IK1600258

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Title : Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
Applies To : All series of International Trucks and IC Busses
CHANGE LOG
Please refer to the change log text box below for recent changes to this article:
03/26/2020 - Removed "Cleaners From Service Parts" section.
03/24/2020 - Initial Article Release.
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DESCRIPTION
This document will guide the user through what types of cleaners and disinfectants can be used when cleaning their
International Truck or IC Bus.
The following links can be copied and pasted into your browser address line for more details.
Also see iKNow Article: IK2200091 - Cleaning an IC Bus
Reference: United States CDC Information Concerning Covid-19 (Coronavirus): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.html
Reference: United States EPA Information concerning Covid-19 (Coronavirus):
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-03/documents/sars-cov-2-list_03-03-2020.pdf
SYMPTOM(s)
Navistar recommends frequent cleaning and disinfection of trucks and buses to protect against Coronavirus SARSCoV-2 / COVID-19, as well as other infectious diseases. Extra care should be given to frequently touched surfaces, such
as steering wheels, seat buckles, door handles, handrails, seats, seat backs etc.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WHEN USING CHEMICALS
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TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE, YOU SHOULD NOT USE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN THE
FOLLOWING CHEMICAL TO CLEAN OR DISINFECT THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF YOUR
VEHICLE
• Solvents - Disinfectant products which contain solvent based chemicals can
adversely affect seat belt components which may cause premature failure, resulting
in personal injury or death.
• Acetone
• Kerosene
• Diesel Fuel
• Acid
PERSONAL SAFETY
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR LIKE GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES,
OR A FACE SHIELD WHEN USING AND SPAYING CHEMICALS, CLEANERS, AND
DISINFECTANCTS. ALWAYS MAINTAIN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP WINDOWS
DOWN AND/OR DOORS OPEN TO MAINTAIN FRESH AIR SUPPLY.
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (IPA) IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR GENERAL USE AND CAN
ONLY BE USED ON LIMITED SURFACES SUCH AS BARE METAL SURFACES ONLY.
GAUGE CLUSTER LENS
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY / COMPONENT, DO NOT USE CLEANING
PRODUCTS AND / OR WINDOW CLEANERS CONTAINING ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL TO
CLEAN THE LENS OF THE ELECTRONIC GAUGE CLUSTER. ONLY USE CLEANING
PRODUCTS AND / OR WINDOW CLEANERS THAT ARE DETERGENT-BASED OR MMONIA
FREE. CLEANING PRODUCTS AND / OR WINDOW CLEANERS THAT ARE ALCOHOL
BASED MAY CAUSE LENS DAMAGE AND CRACKING.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING GUIDELINES
NOTE: Navistar recommends frequent cleaning and disinfection of trucks and buses to protect against Coronavirus
SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19, as well as other infectious diseases. Extra care should be given to frequently touched
surfaces, such as steering wheels, seat buckles, door handles, handrails, seats, seat backs etc.
According to CDC guidance, soap is effective in cleaning the virus that causes COVID-19.* It does not need to be
antibacterial. Soap interacts with viruses in a similar way it does with oils: it breaks them down. The virus has an oil-based
enzyme that serves as its outer protective barrier that can be obliterated by common, everyday soap and warm water.
Soap and water are not ideal for all parts of the vehicle so please see the list below on recommended products. When
cleaning, wear disposable gloves, and pay special attention to door handles, the steering wheel, the shifter, seat belt
buckles and other surfaces that drivers or occupants touch the most. Care should be taken when using cleaning products
to avoid splatter or spray.
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Caution: Do not mix cleaning products, such as bleach and vinegar or bleach and ammonia, as mixtures of cleaning
products may create hazardous reactions.
Caution: When using cleaners and disinfectants on flexible material surfaces, test cleaner on an inconspicuous area to
confirm no staining or discoloration will occur.
Caution: Frequent and excessive use of chemical cleaners may lead to degradation of materials over time. Cleaners
should be used as directed.
Caution: Do not use cleaning wipes and liquid products, including ammonia mixtures, for cleaning polycarbonate
windows (not common) and the clear panel covering the dash, as they may degrade the surfaces.
Table 1 lists the products that have been registered by CDC and EPA to disinfect the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the
cause of COVID-19, and are appropriate for use in cleaning vehicle interiors and should not damage the surfaces if used
appropriately.
TABLE #1: CDC Registered Cleaners and Disinfectants
Note: Refer to the EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the
Cause of COVID-19 - https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-03/documents/sars-cov-2-list_03-03-2020.pdf
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