Honeywell Instructions for Cleaning General Purpose Disinfectant-Ready Housing Devices

Organizations whose employees use Productivity Devices in warehousing and DCs, retail, transportation and logistics, direct store delivery, healthcare and more are implementing safety protocols that affect millions of workers. Because many of these devices are shared from one shift to the next among workers, health experts recommend that organizations adopt practices for routine cleaning and disinfecting of devices for employee health and safety.

In response, Honeywell is introducing a new family of products featuring Disinfectant-Ready Housings (DRH). These products are specifically designed to tolerate regular cleaning on a daily basis with harsh, disinfectant chemicals without any adverse damage or compromising the integrity of the device.

This guide will provide advice and approved instructions on how to clean your Honeywell general purpose devices with disinfectant-ready housings.

How are devices with Honeywell disinfectant-ready housings different from those with standard housings?

Let’s take a closer look at some of the real differences between non-disinfectant-ready housing and disinfectant-ready housing exteriors.

Non-disinfectant-Ready Device Housing. Non-disinfectant-ready housing hardware is traditionally housed in amorphous plastics. These plastics, including polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS), are usually chosen because they can be easily manufactured.

Housings made of PC/ABS comprise a loosely packed structure that makes it easier for chemicals to penetrate the plastic. Repeated use of chemical cleansers may cause discoloration, swelling, hardening and cracking of rubber and certain plastics after prolonged and repeated use. Cracks can also lead to hardware failure, which increases the total cost of ownership by increasing downtime and repair/replacement costs.

Disinfectant-Ready Housings for General Purpose Devices.  Honeywell was the first company in the barcode scanning industry to introduce disinfectant-ready housings (DRHs). Honeywell DRHs for general purpose devices can stand up the to the demands of cleaning protocols as a result of the heightened sensitivity.

Devices made with Honeywell DRHs have passed rigorous, continuous chemical exposure tests for over 500 hours. Honeywell DRHs are built to withstand multiple cleanings per hour, every day, with Honeywell approved cleaning solutions. 

Honeywell general-purpose products with DRHs, in most cases, meet the same environmental performance and drop-and-tumble specifications as defined for non-DRH versions. Consult product datasheets for any exceptions.

What Honeywell general purpose products are available with disinfectant-ready housings?

Honeywell products with disinfectant-ready housings that are included in this cleaning guide include:

Barcode Scanners

• Xenon Ultra 1960g, 1960li
• Xenon Ultra 1962g, 1962li, 1962g Battery-Free
• Xenon-XP 1950g
• Xenon-XP 1952g, 1952g Battery-Free
• Voyager XP 1470g
• Voyager XP 1472g
• Genesis XP 7680g

Desktop Printers

• PC43d
• PC43t
• PC43k
• PC45d
• PC45t

Mobile Computers

• CT37
• CT30 XP
• CT40 XP
• CT40
• CT60 XP
• CK65
• ScanPal EDA51

Mobile Printers

• RP2 Series

NOTE: If you are unsure whether your device has disinfectant-ready housing, contact your Honeywell representative.

What are the approved cleaning solutions that can be used on Honeywell general purpose products with disinfectant-ready housings?

Barcode Scanners, Mobile Computers (excludes CK65, CT60 XP and CT37), Mobile Printers (excludes Desktop printers). The following list of cleaning solutions may be used with Honeywell disinfectant-ready mobile computers, barcode scanners and mobile printers.

1. 3% Hydrogen Peroxide and 97% Water solution (3%)
2. Alcowipe^®
3. Azowipe™
4. Clorox^® Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes
5. Clorox Healthcare Multi-surface Quat Alcohol Wipes
6. Dimension™ 256 Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner 
7. Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chlorides 0.125%
8. Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chlorides 0.14%
9. Ethyl alcohol 54%-66v/v + N-Propanol 9% -11% v/v
10. Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner *
11. Gentle Dish Soap and Water
12. Isopropyl alcohol 55%
13. Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes 70% (IPA 70)
14. Medical Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
15. Medicinal Alcohol 75%
16. Medipal^® Alcohol Wipes
17. Oxivir^® Tb Wipes
18. PDI Easy Screen^® Cleaning Wipe
19. Peracetic Acid Solution 0.2%
20. Progressive Products WipesPlus^®
21. Sani Professional® Disinfecting Multi-Surface Wipes
22. Sani-Cloth^® AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipe
23. Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipe
24. Sani-Cloth HB Sani-Germicidal Disposable Wipe
25. Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth
26. Sani-Hands® Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes
27. Sodium Hypochlorite 0.55%
28. Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Wipe
29. Viraguard^®
30. Virex^® II 256 One -Step Disinfectant Cleaner

Desktop Printers (Excludes PC45): The following list of cleaning solutions may be used with Honeywell disinfectant-ready desktop printers.

1. Ammonium Chloride <10%
2. Gentle Dish Soap and Water
3. Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes 70% (IPA 70)
4. PDI Alcohol Prep Pads
5. Sani-Cloth HB Sani-Germicidal Disposable Wipe
6. Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth
7. Sodium Hypochlorite <6%
8. Spartan Super HDQL 10
9. Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Wipe
10. Surgipath Cloro-Wipe Towelette
11. Viraguard
12. Virex

PC45 Desktop Printers: The following list of cleaning solutions may be used with Honeywell disinfectant ready PC45 desktop printers.

1. 3% Hydrogen Peroxide and 97% Water Solution
2. 10% Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite 0.55%) and 90% Water Solution
3. Clorox Dispatch Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach
4. Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes
5. Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes
6. Diversey Dimension 256 Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner
7. Diversey Oxivir Tb Wipes
8. Ethyl Alcohol 54%-66v/v + N-Propanol 9% -11% v/v
9. Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner
10. Isopropyl Alcohol 55%
11. Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes 70% (IPA 70)
12. Medical Alcohol 75%
13. Medical Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
14. PDI Easy Screen Cleaning Wipe
15. PDI Sani-Cloth AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipe
16. Peracetic Acid Solution 0.2%
17. Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipe
18. Sani-Cloth HB Sani-Germicidal Disposable Wipe
19. Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth
20. Sani-Hands Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes
21. Sodium Hypochlorite <6%
22. Sodium Hypochlorite Solution 0.05% (500PPM)
23. Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Wipe
24. Virex II 256 One -Step Disinfectant Cleaner

CK65 and CT60 XP Mobile Computers: The following list of cleaning solutions may be used with Honeywell disinfectant-ready CK65 and CT60 XP.

1. 3%Hydrogen Peroxide and 97% Water Solution
2. Alcowipe
3. Azowipe
4. Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes
5. Clorox Healthcare Multi-surface Quat Alcohol Wipes
6. Dimension 256 Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner
7. Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chlorides 0.125%
8. Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chlorides 0.14%
9. Ethyl Alcohol 54%-66v/v + N-Propanol 9% -11% v/v
10. Gentle Dish Soap and Water
11. Isopropyl Alcohol 55%
12. Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes 70% (IPA 70)
13. Medical Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
14. Medicinal Alcohol 75%
15. Medipal Alcohol Wipes
16. Oxivir Tb Wipes
17. Peracetic Acid Solution 0.2%
18. Progressive Products Wipes Plus
19. PDI Easy Screen Cleaning Wipe
20. Sani Professional Disinfecting Multi-Surface Wipes
21. Sani-Cloth AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipe
22. Sani-Cloth HB Sani-Germicidal Disposable Wipe
23. Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth
24. Sani-Hands^® Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes
25. Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Wipe
26. Viraguard
27. Virex II 256 One -Step Disinfectant Cleaner 

CT37 Mobile Computers:  The following list of cleaning solutions may be used with Honeywell disinfectant-ready CT37 mobile computers.

1. 3% Hydrogen Peroxide and 97% Water Solution (3%)
2. Alcowipe
3. Azowipe
4. Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes
5. Clorox Healthcare Multi-surface Quat Alcohol Wipes
6. Dimension 256 Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner
7. Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chlorides 0.125%
8. Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chlorides 0.14%
9. Ethyl alcohol 54%-66v/v + N-Propanol 9% -11% v/v
10. Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner
11. Gentle Dish Soap and Water
12. Isopropyl alcohol 55%
13. Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes 70% (IPA 70)
14. Medical Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
15. Medicinal Alcohol 75%
16. Medipal Alcohol Wipes
17. PDI Easy Screen Cleaning Wipe
18. Peracetic Acid Solution 0.2%
19. Progressive Products WipesPlus
20. Sani Professional Disinfecting Multi-Surface Wipes
21. Sani-Cloth AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipe
22. Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipe
23. Sani-Cloth HB Sani-Germicidal Disposable Wipe
24. Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth
25. Sani-Hands Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes
26. Sodium Hypochlorite 0.55%
27. Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Wipe
28. Viraguard
29. Virex II 256 One -Step Disinfectant Cleaner

How should I clean Honeywell general purpose products with disinfectant-ready housings?

Important: Please follow your organization's infection-control policies and instructions provided by the disinfectant chemical manufacturer to determine the frequency and duration with which the following cleaning procedure should be performed.

Following these instructions:

1. Turn off the device.
2. Ensure that the battery is properly locked into the unit to prevent liquid from entering the electronics.
3. Apply the approved cleaning solutions from the above list to a sterile cloth or use the wipes provided.
4. Do not submerge the product in water or disinfectant cleaner, wipe outer surfaces only.
5. Wipe all plastic surfaces of the Honeywell device with the moistened cloth or wipes for the time required by the disinfectant solution.
   • Do not wipe or apply disinfectant chemicals to any electrical contacts, battery charge contacts or metal connectors, as these connectors may become corroded with repeated cleaning.
   • Avoid pooling the cleaning solution on any part of the product to prevent the liquid from gaining access to the inside of the device.
   • The display window, keyboard, triggers and connector areas require the most attention to avoid liquid entering the device.
   • Keep a dry sterile cloth ready to dry the device after cleaning.
6. Use a cotton-tipped swab to clean between the keys on the keyboard and in other recessed areas of the device.
7. The cradle contacts should be cleaned monthly with a cotton-tipped swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to provide the ideal charger-to-battery contact.

How to clean the display or lens after disinfecting. After cleaning and disinfecting the Honeywell device, the display or lens area may be cleaned with a glass cleaner to remove any streaking left from the previous cleaning process.

1. Lightly moisten a lint-free cloth with the approved glass cleaners found above.
2. Wipe the display or lens area of the device briefly and quickly wipe dry to remove streaks or spots.

Where can I learn more about Honeywell solutions?

We encourage you to consult your Honeywell product user guide for specific product information on use, care and maintenance.

The following are links to learn more about Honeywell solutions.

1. Honeywell Retail Solutions
2. Honeywell DC and Warehouse Solutions
3. Honeywell Transportation and Logistics Solutions
4. Honeywell Healthcare Solutions

To contact a Honeywell Solutions Expert today, call 1-800-934-3163.

* Clorox Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner is not approved for use on Xenon XP 1950g Ratchet style bases.