Centrifuge Maintenance

Moisture, chemicals, strong cleaning agents, and other substances can promote corrosion of centrifuge parts and cause centrifuge failure. The following are general maintenance recommendations: 1 Follow manufacturer instructions for maintenance and cleaning.2 Keep the centrifuge clean and dry. 3 Clean all spills immediately and decontaminate the rotor after use with biological or radioactive materials. 4 Clean rotors and cups with non corrosive detergents (mild detergent and distilled water are recommended), then dry the surface thoroughly.