Blood Mixer

Cleaning
Leftover residue, spills, dust and debris can contaminate samples and compromise accuracy and validity. Regularly clean your thermal mixers to limit the risk of contamination and ensure peak operating efficiency. It is recommended to lightly clean them after each use and give them a thorough, deep clean weekly.

Disinfection
Along with regular cleaning, thermal mixers should be disinfected and sterilized monthly. This is particularly important after a spill to prevent contamination and damage and stop odors from developing.
Before disinfecting your equipment, wear the correct safety gear, such as gloves and goggles. You must use an antimicrobial disinfectant like 70% ethanol or quaternary ammonium to clean your thermal mixer. These surfactants are effective without causing corrosion or damage like bleach does. What's most important is leaving the solution to sit for between five minutes to an hour before wiping, depending on the severity of the contamination.

Temperature
Thermal mixers generate excess heat due to their moving components. However, they may generate more heat than expected if they're dirty or not operating smoothly.
Ensure your thermal mixer retains its temperature control by checking its coolant levels annually. Your equipment's manual will inform you of the correct fill level within the coolant reservoir. It's also vital to keep the area around your thermal mixer free of obstructions that may hinder ventilation. Dust can also cause temperatures to rise, so regular cleaning will help with temperature regulation, too.

Calibration
Over time, thermal mixers may lose some of their precision when it comes to their speed and temperature control. The actual conditions within the equipment will vary compared to its readings, making it hard to meet the incredibly precise requirements of certain experiments and procedures.
Consistent, reliable results not impacted by equipment variables will ensure valid and reproducible results. To maintain the performance of your thermal mixers, take them to a certified calibration facility once a year.

Inspection
Schedule a professional thermal mixer inspection annually. A trained and certified technician will inspect the device controls, electrical components and moving parts for any issues. They might also give the device a light clean.
Checking all components yearly will help you identify problems before they escalate and cause costly damage. The technician may suggest replacing worn-down parts for this reason. Paying for a replacement part before it breaks is often cheaper than waiting for it to malfunction, as this can damage other parts of the equipment.