Covid-19 – How to Disinfect Your Mobility Scooter

With the recent Covid-19 virus outbreak, we have been receiving many chats on our website on how you can effectively disinfect your mobility scooter or power wheelchair without using chemicals that can remove coloring, fade plastic, and more.

Disinfecting your mobility scooter will help prevent the spread of this devastating virus.

The general multi-surface cleaner is generally safe for use. However, always be sure to test a small area that is out of sight. This is because should the chemicals be too strong, you do not want to discolor or fade a large portion of your mobility scooter. Many chemicals like Lyson multi-surface cleaner has the ability to kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria. So if you are worried that someone has coughed or sneezed around your mobility scooter, you’ll want to immediately begin disinfecting it. 

Steps to Effectively Disinfect Your Mobility Scooter

1. The first step is to put on gloves and if you are in a confined space, you’ll want to put on a mask. Make sure your gloves are strong enough to withstand the power of the chemicals. Most household gloves should suffice. 
2. The second step is to get a cloth rag or paper towel ready to wipe down and disinfect your mobility scooter or power wheelchair. 
3. You will want to spray either your paper towel or cloth rag and locate an area that is out of view to test the solution on. Clean the area like you would clean anything else. Wait until it has dried to ensure there is no discoloration in the paint or plastic. 
4. Once you have realized the cleaner is safe, you can proceed to clean and disinfect the entire mobility scooter.
5. As a safety precaution, you can even spray your mobility scooter or power wheelchair with Lysol. Disinfecting your mobility scooter with Lysol is just an added safety step to kill any germs, viruses, or bacteria that may have been missed.

Common Questions About Disinfecting Your Mobility Scooter

How often should I disinfect my mobility scooter? You should disinfect your mobility scooter whenever you feel it has been exposed to germs. If you take your mobility scooter or power wheelchair out into a crowded area, it would likely be a good idea to disinfect a mobility scooter after such a period of time. 

What cleaners can disinfect my mobility scooter? There are several chemical and all-natural cleaners that can help you to disinfect your mobility scooter. You can try anything you have at home on a small area to confirm it will not discolor the mobility scooter.

Can you guarantee that disinfecting my mobility scooter will not fade it? No, that is why we always advise our customers to test a small sport first. 

Do I have to clean and disinfect everywhere or only the parts I touch? If you are specifically worried about Covid-19, some say that is must be passed by coughing or sneezing. However, if you touch a part of your mobility scooter that has the germ and then touch your eyes, nose,or mouth, you run the risk of catching the virus. Therefore, it is best to disinfect any area you think you could touch. If you have a travel mobility scooter, it may be best to clean and disinfect the entire unit. That is because, during disassembly and transportation, you will be touching much more than just the handlebars. 

By following these steps, you can ensure that you have a sanitized mobility scooter that is safer when compared to one that has not been through this same disinfecting procedure. If you’ve found this blog post on how to disinfect your mobility scooter helpful, please share it to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.