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No, if you find foam in the traps the motor will sense the foam as liquid when it is really air. The motor will continue to try to pump it out, will lose suction power and cavitate, causing the motor to wear out much quicker than it should. Use of a nonfoaming evacuation cleaner such…

Inadequate cleaning or the use of bleach compounds may contribute to corrosion in evacuation systems. The Spec Clean™ Evacuation System Cleanerinhibits corrosion. Daily treatment with ProE-Vac will keep the entire system free of corrosion and adherent debris.

Recent studies sponsored by the American Dental Association indicate that some brands of evacuation cleaners, especially those with chlorine or bleach, will cause high amounts of mercury to be released from waste amalgam in lines. Spec Clean™ Evacuation System Cleaner was included in the study and found to be a safe,…

The dynamics of water flow through tubing combined with sticky prophy paste, saliva, etc. provides perfect conditions for biofilm to form and produce foul odors.  Spec Clean™ Evacuation System Cleaner keeps tubing and pumps free flowing, reduces odors and removes bioflim.

Either way is appropriate. However, cleaning the system with Spec Clean Evacuation System Cleaner first will reduce odors (particularly in the main motor trap) and reduce the amount of particulate contained in the traps.

Yes, Spec Clean Alkaline Instrument Detergent is formulated at a mild alkalinity and tested under lab and clinical conditions to demonstrate compatibility with aluminum and glass or lensed materials.