We
recommend
to
disinfect
periodically.
When
you
assist
others
to
make
blood
glucose
testing
with
the
meter,
wear
gloves
to
protect
yourself.
Cleaning
your
meter
and
lancing
device
To
clean
your
meter
and
lancing
device,
wipe
the
outside
with
a
soft
cloth
damped
with
wat
o
r
another
solvent.
Do
not
get
any
liquids,
dirt,
dust,
blood,
or
control
solution
inside
the
meter
through
the
strip
port.
Never
spray
cleaning
solution
on
the
meter
or
immerse
it
in
any
liquid.
Do
not
immerse
the
lancing
device
in
any
liquid.
Disinfecting
your
meter
and
lancing
device
The
meter
and
lancing
device
should
be
disinfected
periodically.
Clean
your
meter
and
lancing
device
prior
to
disinfecting.
To
disinfect,
prepare
a
solution
of
1
part
household
bleach
and
9
parts
water.
Hold
the
meter
with
the
strip
port
down.
Use
a
soft
with
this
solution
to
wipe
the
outside
of
the
meter
and
lancing
device.
Be
sure
to
squeeze
out
any
excess
liquid
first.
After
wiping,
cover
the
surface
you
are
disinfecting
with
the
soft
cloth
damped
with
the
bleach
solution
for
1
minute.
Then
wipe
with
a
clean
soft
cloth
and
wait
until
it
dries.
Wash
hands
thoroughly
with
soap
and
water
after
handling
the
meter
and
lancing
device.
Maintenance
er
and
mild
detergent.
Do
not
use
alcohol
please
disinfect
it
or
cloth
damped
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