--- title: Four Easy Steps to Clean and Sanitize a Fusion Splicer Safely description: Not only is our personal hygiene important right now during this pandemic, but we also need to ensure that high-touch items such as fusion splicers are sanitized correctly and often. image: https://www.accu-tech.com/hubfs/2017%20Redesign%20Vendor%20Banners/white%20blue%20fiber%20light%20with%20patch%20cords.jpg --- {% set baseFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set headerFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* This affects only headers on the site. Add the font family you wish to use. 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Using the wrong materials can easily damage one of your largest investments. To help you avoid problems, here are four easy tips to safely clean a Sumitomo Electric fusion splicer: [![Sumitomo logo](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sumitomo%20logo%20new-1.jpg?width=388&name=Sumitomo%20logo%20new-1.jpg)](https://www.accu-tech.com/more-vendors/sumitomo-electric-lightwave) **1. Wash your hands** with soap & water for at least 20 seconds or more (the equivalent of singing the “happy birthday" song twice) **2. Clean and sanitize Sumitomo Electric splicers and accessories** (with the exception of the power cords) by a cloth with >70% alcohol (ethanol) on all surfaces (especially the buttons, clamps, holders, heaters, window hood, etc.) **3. Clean and sanitize the power cord jacket** using soap (non-abrasive, non-solvent, non-alcohol-based), water, and a cleaning cloth. **4. Remember:** Don't use canned air to blow inside the units. Fluoride gas will damage the microscope! 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