In the infographic and text posted below, we will go over how to take apart and clean the Bathing Beauty. The infographic is available for download at the bottom of the article and can be printed for ease of use.
A note for long-time users of the Bathing Beauty:
Vinegar has been the standard suggested cleaning agent as it is benign in nature and unlikely to cause damage to the Bathing Beauty and the pets it is used to bathe. However, the Bathing beauty is made up of Metal, Plastic, Silicone and Rubber. As long as the cleaning agent used does not cause damage to these components, it can be used! That means no bleach/chlorine products or hydrogen peroxide-based cleaners, as they can degrade the plastic and metal components over time. Check the ingredients in your favorite kennel disinfectant!
***If vinegar is your preferred cleaner, feel free to continue using it. Just note it is not a complete disinfectant.
"Vinegar is about five percent acetic acid, which helps it break down the structure of some dirt, oils, films, stains, and bacteria. “Set time,” or the time a disinfectant must rest on a surface in order to work effectively, is also important. The set time for vinegar can be up to 30 minutes."
A link to the video for Part 1:
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING THE BATHING BEAUTY PART 1
Typed out from Infographic:
Tools needed:
- CPAP Hose cleaning brush (At least 6ft)
- Phillips Screwdriver
- 7/16-Inch Nut Driver (For Bathing Beauty “Feet”)
- Plastic brush for the crevices.
Start by running the desired disinfectant through the bather in the tub for 10 minutes.
No Bleach/Chlorine or Peroxide-based disinfectant/cleaners. Bleach products will void its warranty.
The Hose and Nozzle:
- Detach the spray nozzle from the flow regulator and use the brush end of the CPAP brush to clean the nozzle.
- Detach the hose. Push the CPAP brush through the hose with the desired disinfectant/cleaner.
Note: If the rubber seal dislodges from the nozzle, it can be put back in.
The Bathing Beauty Screen and Bottom:
- Using the 7/16-inch Nut Driver, loosen the black “feet.”
Do not bend or flex the “feet,” as they are plastic and can break.
- Remove the screen assembly and spray or soak in the desired disinfectant/cleaner. Set aside.
- Spray the desired disinfectant/cleaner in the crevices.
- Use a plastic brush to clean the crevices.
- Use caution not to dislodge the silicone seal. Over time it may degrade and detach.
- When finished, use a spray hose to rinse the underside and the screen assembly.
- Reassemble the two flat sides of the bather bottom and secure with the “feet”. The side with the raised circle lip aligns with the silicone ring on the bottom of the bather.
Note: If the Bathing Beauty “feet” become damaged, they can be replaced at hanvey.com.
If the silicone seal becomes dislodged, a new one can be reapplied with silicone caulk.
Email support@gohanvey.com for assistance.
For Bathing Beauty Parts:
If you feel comfortable with your skill level with tools, you can proceed to part 2, Advanced Cleaning.
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Bathing Beauty Part 2, Advanced Cleaning.
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