A scoliosis brace is a necessary piece of equipment for many people. These braces make it possible to go about your day-to-day activities and to complete necessary tasks. When your scoliosis brace gets dirty, it can be uncomfortable and may even cause irritation. Knowing how to properly clean it can make all the difference.
How Do You Wash a Scoliosis Brace?
One of the most important things to remember when you are washing a brace is that you never want to fully submerge it in water. Doing so can warp the brace and can cause damage. The first thing you want to do when cleaning your brace is to keep your hands clean when putting it on and taking it off. This will do a few things. First, it will help keep the straps clean. Next, it will help to ensure that you are not putting any stains or dirt directly on the brace.
At least once or twice a week, you need to wipe your brace down with an antibacterial wipe, a cotton pad with alcohol on it, or some other soft cloth with a disinfectant. This will help remove dead skin cells, dirt build-up, and even bacteria that might cause infection if you have an open wound of any type that comes in contact with the brace.
Another thing to remember is that your brace will need the pads replaced every few months, generally every six months or so, at your appointments. You can also wash your straps, do not put them in the washing machine, but you can wash them in the sink with some warm soapy water. This helps keep the straps clean so that you can keep them looking great until you can get them replaced.
How Do I Wash My Back Brace?
You are not going to be really washing the brace. Instead, you will be working to maintain the brace and ensure it does not get super dirty to begin with. Wiping your brace down every few days can ensure that your brace is going to be clean and safe to put up against your skin.
Taking the time to wipe your brace down is going to help it last longer and to help it look better overall. Your brace is expensive, so taking the time to ensure that it will last and work well for you for the duration of the time you must wear it is vital.