# Deep clean

## Get things ready

You need these items:

* 1 × [BactoBox® setup](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r#bactobox-r-setup)
* 1 × [deep clean vial](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/deep-clean-vial)

## Step-by-step

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### Switch to the deep clean vial

Transfer the tubing kit to the deep clean vial.
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### Start the *Deep clean* program

Press and hold the <kbd>Measure</kbd> button for 2 seconds to enter the *Programs* menu. Use the navigation buttons (<kbd>OK</kbd> <kbd>←</kbd> <kbd>∨</kbd> <kbd>∧</kbd>) to select the *Deep clean* program. Press <kbd>OK</kbd> to navigate to the next step.&#x20;
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### Select duration and start a *Deep clean* program

Use the navigation buttons (<kbd>OK</kbd> <kbd>←</kbd> <kbd>∨</kbd> <kbd>∧</kbd>) to select the *Deep clean* duration.

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Press <kbd>OK</kbd>  to start the *Deep clean program*
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### That's it!

The *Deep clean* is complete. **Discard the deep clean vial**. It is for *single use* only.

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Perform a [QC test](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/qc-test) after the *Deep clean* program is done.
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## When to deep clean

[Deep clean](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/best-practices/deep-clean-1) your BactoBox® in these cases:

* **At least once a week.** Use the 15-minute option.
* To recover a flow cell that failed the QC test.\ <mark style="color:$info;">Try with the 15-minute option first. If the issue persists, try the 10-hour option.</mark>

See [maintenance](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/maintenance "mention") for more information.

## Want to know more

See [deep-clean](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/maintenance/deep-clean "mention") for additional detail.
