Elevating Dental Hygiene Standards in Kenya: How to Properly Care for Your Suction System
Dental suction maintenance is essential for every modern dental practice. A properly maintained suction system protects your equipment, reduces repair costs, prevents cross-contamination, and supports excellent patient care. Furthermore, regular maintenance improves the lifespan and performance of your dental suction unit.
At Transafrica Medical Supplies Ltd, we help dental clinics across Kenya maintain safe and efficient suction systems with premium Dürr Dental hygiene products. By combining daily disinfection with Orotol Plus and weekly deep cleaning using MD 555, your practice can maintain optimal hygiene while extending the life of your equipment.
Dental Suction Maintenance: Understanding Biofilm and Mineral Scaling
Many dental clinics in Nairobi and throughout Kenya use only one cleaning product for their suction systems. However, this approach is not effective because suction lines develop two different types of contamination.
Organic Biofilm and Harmful Microorganisms
Every day, saliva, blood, tissue debris, and other organic materials accumulate inside suction hoses. Consequently, bacteria, viruses, and fungi multiply within the system.
To eliminate these contaminants, use Orotol Plus, a highly effective alkaline disinfectant. It dissolves organic matter while providing bactericidal, yeasticidal, and fully virucidal protection.
Mineral Scaling and Chemical Deposits
In addition to biofilm, suction systems collect calcium from tap water, restorative materials, and prophylaxis powders. Over time, these materials form stubborn mineral deposits that reduce suction efficiency.
Therefore, use MD 555, a specially formulated acidic cleaner that safely removes limescale and chemical build-up without damaging your equipment.
Most importantly, both products are essential.
- Using only a disinfectant removes microorganisms but allows mineral deposits to continue building.
- Conversely, using only an acidic cleaner removes scale while leaving harmful pathogens inside the suction system.
A complete maintenance routine should always include both products.
Dental Suction Maintenance Routine
Daily Disinfection with Orotol Plus
Daily disinfection protects your staff, patients, and equipment from cross-contamination.
Recommended Product
Use Orotol Plus Suction System Cleaner for reliable daily infection control.
Mixing Ratio
Mix 20 ml of Orotol Plus with 1 litre of cold water.
Application Method
Draw the prepared solution through the suction hoses using an application system such as the OroCup.
Next, pour approximately 250 ml into the spittoon bowl.
Leave the solution inside the system overnight. Finally, flush the suction lines thoroughly with cold water the following morning.
Weekly Deep Cleaning with MD 555
Although daily disinfection is essential, it does not remove mineral deposits. Therefore, perform a deep clean once or twice every week using MD 555.
Recommended Product
MD 555 is a foam-free acidic cleaner specifically designed for dental suction systems exposed to heavy prophylaxis powder use.
Mixing Ratio
Prepare a 5% solution by mixing 50 ml of MD 555 with 1 litre of water.
Application Method
Aspirate the solution through the suction hoses before lunch or during a mid-day break.
Allow the solution to remain inside the system for 30–60 minutes.
Afterwards, flush the entire system generously with cold tap water.
Important: Never mix MD 555 and Orotol Plus in the same bucket. MD 555 is acidic, while Orotol Plus is alkaline. Mixing them neutralizes their effectiveness.
Dental Suction Maintenance Tips for Kenyan Clinics
Always Use Cold Water
Always prepare cleaning solutions with cold water.
Hot or warm water causes blood and proteins to coagulate. As a result, sticky deposits form inside the hoses, increasing the risk of blockages.
Never Use Household Bleach
Never use household bleach or detergents such as Jik or Omo.
These products create excessive foam that can damage suction motors. In addition, their chemical composition may corrode delicate internal components and shorten equipment lifespan.
Use the Dürr Dental OroCup
For the best results, use the Dürr Dental OroCup application system.
The OroCup produces the correct air-water mixture during cleaning. Consequently, the solution coats the entire inner surface of the hose instead of flowing only along the bottom. This provides more effective cleaning and better disinfection.
Competitive Pricing and Nationwide Delivery
At Transafrica Medical Supplies Ltd, we make premium dental hygiene products accessible throughout Kenya.
Competitive Product Pricing
Our prices are reviewed every three months to remain competitive.
Contact us for the latest pricing on:
- Orotol Plus 2.5 Litre Concentrate
- MD 555 Cleaner
- Dürr Dental OroCup Care System
Free Delivery Within Nairobi
Dental clinics located within Nairobi enjoy free delivery directly to their premises.
Nationwide and Regional Shipping
We also deliver throughout Kenya using trusted courier partners.
Furthermore, every order is professionally packed and tracked to ensure safe delivery.
For customers outside Kenya, we arrange secure cross-border shipping through reliable forwarding partners.
Flexible Payment Options
Existing account holders may purchase products on approved credit terms.
Meanwhile, new customers are required to complete payment before order dispatch.
Order Genuine Dürr Dental Hygiene Products
Routine dental suction maintenance protects your investment, improves infection control, and minimizes costly equipment failures.
As an authorized distributor of Dürr Dental hygiene products in Kenya, Transafrica Medical Supplies Ltd maintains consistent stock at its Nairobi warehouse. Therefore, we can provide fast deliveries and dependable customer support.
Whether you need Orotol Plus, MD 555, or the OroCup Care System, our experienced team is ready to help.
Contact Us
Call or WhatsApp: +254 706 505 693
Email: orders@transafricamedical.co.ke
Visit Our Showroom:
Greenlife Tower
Off Mombasa Road (Behind Panari Hotel)
Nairobi, Kenya