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Keeping instruments clean extends their life by preventing spots, stains, tarnishes, rust, and freeze-ups. Lubricants can be applied after cleaning and sterilization to keep hinged instruments and box locks moving smoothly and protect them from rust, heat discoloration, and corrosion.
Table 1: Comparison of Quantitative Data for Top 10 Instrument Cleaning & Lubrication Kits & Supplies
Product Name Price ($) Package Quantity Brand Manufacturer Name Shine reNEW Instrument Wipes 34.99 20/Pkg Shine reNEW HU-FRIEDY Mirror Magic Foam Pad 47.99 100/Pkg Mirror Magic Zirc Company MetriLube 32.49 1/Pkg MetriLube METREX RESEARCH CORP Miltex Spray Lube 16.99 1/Pkg Miltex INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SALES LLC Removalon-I Dry Pak 31.99 1/Pkg Removalon PREMIER DENTAL PRODUCTS CO ProLube RTU 25.99 32 oz ProLube Certol International LLC Dee Fog Anti-Fog Treatment 9.99 2 oz Dee Fog CETYLITE INDUSTRIES INC Barrier Milk 11.99 8 oz Barrier Milk L&R MANUFACTURING CO Midwest Plus Aerosol Spray 29.99 250 ml Midwest DENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA Patterson Mirror Defogger 20.29 1 Quart Patterson® Patterson Dental Supply
Table 2: Comparison of Qualitative Data for Top 10 Instrument Cleaning & Lubrication Kits & Supplies
Product Name Type of Product Features Shine reNEW Instrument Wipes Wipes – Removes stains and rust effectively. Restores the luster to stainless steel and tungsten carbide instruments. Dissolves built-up residue. Quick and simple to use. It can also be used on copper, brass, and anodized aluminum. Mirror Magic Foam Pad Mirror Cleaner – Can stick to the back of a glove or patient bib. No fuzz left on the mirror. It can be used with any mouth mirror. MetriLube Lubricant – Prevents spotting, staining, rusting, and freeze-up of instruments. Miltex Spray Lube Lubricant – Aids in spot, stain, and rust prevention. Lubricates metal-to-metal moving parts, including instrument box locks, screw locks, and scissor blades. Premixed. Nonsilicone. Anticorrosive. Steam permeable. Water-soluble. Removalon-I Dry Pak Cleaner – Effectively removes set glass ionomer, carboxylate, and zinc phosphate cement from instruments, ortho bands, crowns, inlays, facings, etc. Removalon-I dissolves cement away twice as fast when used with an ultrasonic cleaner. ProLube RTU Lubricant – Ready-to-use spray dental instrument lubricant. Applied manually after cleaning and before packaging and sterilization. Easy to use and allows spot treatment of box locks, hinges, and joint
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1. Shine reNEW™ Instrument Wipes Learn More
Shine reNEW™ Instrument Wipes effectively remove stain and rust, restoring the luster to stainless steel and tungsten carbide instruments.
Keeps hinged instruments moving freely by dissolving the built-up residue
Eliminates the need for abrasive scrubs
Quick and simple to use
Can also be used on copper, brass, and anodized aluminum
Brand: Shine reNEWManufacturer Name: HU-FRIEDYPackage Quantity: 20/PkgProduct Type: Wipes
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2. Mirror Magic Foam Pad Learn More
Mirror Magic Foam Pads are used to clear debris from mouth mirrors.
Can stick to the back of a glove or patient bib
No fuzz left on the mirror
Can be used with any mouth mirror
Brand: Mirror MagicManufacturer Name: Zirc CompanyPackage Quantity: 100/PkgProduct Type: Mirror Cleaner
3. MetriLube® Spray Learn More
MetriLube® from Metrex Research prevents spotting, staining, rusting, and freeze-up of instruments.
Brand: MetriLubeManufacturer Name: METREX RESEARCH CORPPackage Quantity: 1/PkgProduct Type: Lubricant
4. Miltex® Spray Lube Learn More
Miltex® Spray Lube is a pre-mixed formula for spot, stain, and rust prevention. Additionally, this product lubricates metal-to-metal moving parts, including instrument box locks, screw locks, and scissor blades.
Premixed
Nonsilicone
Anticorrosive
Steam permeable
Water soluble
Brand: MiltexManufacturer Name: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SALES LLCPackage Quantity: 1/PkgProduct Type: Lubricant
5. Removalon®-I Dry Pak Learn More
Removalon®-I effectively removes set glass ionomer, carboxylate, and zinc phosphate cement from instruments, ortho bands, crowns, inlays, facings, etc. Removalon-I dissolves cement away twice as fast when used with an ultrasonic cleaner.
Convenient to use and easy to store
Extend the container and fill it with warm tap water
The concentrated powder quickly dissolves.
Forms a safe, effective solution
Each Dry Pak fills 1/2 gallon (1.9 liters)
Brand: RemovalonManufacturer Name: PREMIER DENTAL PRODUCTS COPackage Quantity: 1/PkgProduct Type: Cleaner
6. ProLube RTU™ Learn More
ProLubr RTU™ from Certol® International is a ready-to-use spray dental instrument lubricant applied manually after cleaning, packaging, and sterilization. The spray format is easy to use and allows spot treatment of box locks, hinges, and jointed items.
Brand: ProLubeManufacturer Name: Certol International LLCProduct Type: Lubricant
7. Dee Fog Anti-Fog Treatment Learn More
Dee Fog is a specially formulated treatment spray for glass and mirrors that leave equipment with a clear, undistorted view.
Prevents fogging, distortion, and bubbling
Pleasant aroma and taste
Economical and convenient
Available in liquid and spray dispensers
Brand: Dee FogManufacturer Name: CETYLITE INDUSTRIES INCOld Manufacturer #: 00503Package Quantity: 1/PkgProduct Type: Mirror Defogger
8. Barrier Milk Learn More
Barrier Milk from L & R Manufacturing protects your instruments during autoclaving. Use after ultrasonic cleaning and prior to autoclaving.
A 1-minute dip protects from rust, heat discoloration, and corrosion
Keeps hinged instruments and box locks moving smoothly
Brand: Barrier MilkManufacturer Name: L&R MANUFACTURING COPackage Quantity: 1/PkgProduct Type: Lubricant
9. Midwest® Plus Aerosol Spray Learn More
Midwest® Plus Aerosol Spray features a new formulation designed to flush debris while lubricating internal parts and protecting metal during sterilization.
Smaller can is a reduce weight for better ergonomics
Compatible with nozzles that ship with Midwest Coupler based High Speeds and Electric Attachments
Brand: Midwest®Manufacturer Name: DENTSPLY NORTH AMERICAPackage Quantity: 1/PkgProduct Type: Cleaner, Lubricant
10. Patterson® Mirror Defogger Learn More
Use Mirror Defogger from Patterson as a mirror dip to maintain a clear, bright image on mouth mirrors. Prevents fogging. Made in the USA.
Brand: Patterson®Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental SupplyOld Manufacturer #: 0520902Package Quantity: 1/PkgProduct Type: Mirror Defogger
