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# Clean

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## Get things ready

You need these items:

* 1 × [BactoBox® setup](/item-register/bactobox-r/bactobox-r.md)
* 1 × [disinfection vial](/item-register/vials-flasks-and-liquids/disinfection-vial.md)

## Step by step

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#### Use disinfection vial

Place a disinfection vial in the vial rack. Transfer the tubing kit to the disinfection vial.

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You can reuse the same disinfection vial multiple times. We recommend at most 10 uses per vial.
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{% hint style="warning" %}

### The disinfection vial contains flammable liquid

The disinfection vial contains 70 % denatured alcohol. This liquid is flammable and an eye irritant.

Keep it away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. Avoid contact with eyes.

Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for more information.
{% endhint %}
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#### Press the <kbd>Clean</kbd> button

Press the <kbd>Clean</kbd> button to clean the BactoBox® setup.

<figure><img src="/files/8DQYBtYZm9osZ1ayKVoI" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Press the <kbd>Clean</kbd> button</p></figcaption></figure>

The display shows a countdown that tells you when the *Clean* program is done.

<figure><img src="/files/BX8qJe5A9tk1xTFaQ98w" alt=""><figcaption><p>Countdown on the <em>Cleaning</em> screen.</p></figcaption></figure>
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#### That is it!

After about 1 min, the *Clean* program is done. You return to the *Home* screen.

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## When to clean

[Clean](/maintenance/clean-the-setup.md) your BactoBox® in these cases:

* **After each measurement.**
* After a deep clean.
* After 30+ minutes of inactivity.\ <mark style="color:$info;">The BactoBox® software automatically prompts you to do this.</mark>

See [Maintenance](/maintenance/maintenance.md) for more information.


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