How to Clean FASCIQ® Silicone Cups
Oils, creams and massage products build up on silicone fast – and a cup that isn’t properly cleaned between uses can carry that residue (and anything in it) straight to the next client. A short, consistent routine is all it takes to keep your cups in good condition and safe to reuse.
Below you’ll find the cleaning steps, what to avoid, and a quick checklist for use between clients. Professional users should always follow their disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions and their local infection-control protocol on top of this.
A Practical Cleaning Routine
Remove residue promptly. Don’t let oil, cream or gel dry onto the cup. If you can’t clean it right away, keep it wet in line with your workplace protocol.
Wash thoroughly. Clean every surface with warm water and a mild detergent or compatible cleaning agent – don’t skip the rim and any textured areas.
Rinse completely. Any leftover soil or cleaning-agent residue can interfere with disinfection in the next step.
Inspect the cup. Check for residue, cracks, tears, stickiness or changes in the silicone. Retire and replace a damaged cup rather than reusing it.
Disinfect when required. Use a disinfectant confirmed as compatible with the cup, at the stated concentration and contact time.
Dry and store. Let cups dry completely on a clean surface, then store them somewhere clean, dry and closed.
Cleaning Is Not the Same as Disinfection
A cup has to be visibly clean before a disinfectant can actually do its job – residue left on the surface can shield what’s underneath it. How much disinfection is needed depends on how and where the cups are used, the condition of the client’s skin, and the professional guidelines you work under.
Cleaning
Removes oils, creams and other visible residue from the silicone surface. Always comes first – disinfection can’t compensate for skipping this step.
Disinfection
A compatible disinfectant applied after cleaning. Follow the product label exactly, and never mix cleaning agents or disinfectants together.
Avoid Improper Cleaning Methods
Excessive heat, harsh chemicals and abrasive tools can change the surface or flexibility of silicone over time. Unless a method is explicitly approved in the product instructions, avoid:
Boiling, microwaving or putting the cups in a dishwasher
Abrasive sponges, brushes or scouring agents that can damage the surface
Baby wipes, mouthwash or homemade mixtures as a substitute for a validated cleaning and disinfection process
Chemicals, concentrations or exposure times that aren’t specifically approved
Professional Hygiene Checklist
Wash or disinfect your hands at the appropriate moments
Keep used cups physically separate from clean, ready-to-use cups
Use clean, dry cloths and a dedicated, clean drying area
Keep enough cups in rotation to allow proper processing time between clients
Write down and follow a fixed hygiene procedure for your practice
