CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF MICROSCOPE

Routine care and proper maintenance of microscope will ensure good performance over the years. In addition to this, a properly maintained and clean microscope will always be ready for use at any time. Professional cleaning and maintenance should be considered when routine techniques fail to produce optimal performance of the microscope.

 

 

Dust cover: When not in use, a microscope should be covered to protect it from dust, hair, and any other possible sources of dirt. It is important to note that a dust cover should never be placed over a microscope while the illuminator is still on.

 

Lens tissue: Lint-free lens tissues are delicate wipes that would not scratch the surface of the oculars or objective. Always ensure that you are using these types of tissues. Never substitute facial tissue or paper towel, as they are too abrasive.

 

Lens cleaner: Lens cleaning solution assists in removing fingerprints and smudges on lenses and objectives. Apply the lens cleaner to the lens tissue paper and clean/polish the surface.

 

Compressed air duster: Using compressed air to rid the microscope of dust particles is far superior to using your own breath and blowing onto the microscope. Compressed air is clean, and avoids possible contamination of saliva particles.