The Easy and Safe Way to Keep Evacuation Lines Clean
Biologic vacuum system cleaner uses bacterial enzymes with continuous cleaning ability, enabling it to clean 24/7 to eliminate clogging debris
There’s an art to cleaning out the suction lines in your dental practice, with so many things to consider— cleaning power, chemica
l presence, and even scent. Thankfully, one product addresses each of those areas. Just ask hygienist Amy Sherman, whose dental practice in southwest Michigan has been in business for over 20 years. Over the years, trial and error with different products to keep their vacuum lines running smoothly was quite an adventure until they finally found the right one with BioGuard, a biological vacuum cleaning system from Hager Worldwide.
Sherman knows better than anyone that evacuation lines can get dirty, and fast. Prophy paste, fluoride varnish, and other debris create clogs in the vacuum lines in an almost constant stream.
“The ease of use, the cost, and the smell are really what won us over when it came to BioGuard.”
- Amy Sherman, RDH
However, for the past 3 years, she has enjoyed clean vacuum lines because of BioGuard, which has been gaining popularity in dental practices for not only cleaning on contact, but also keeping the lines clean long after it’s made its way through the lines. In fact, the product works 24/7, which means you can clean your lines on a Friday, and they’ll still be clean when you return on Monday.
There’s a scientific reason for that long-term cleaning power. Similar cleaners are only enzymatic, but BioGuard is both enzymatic and biologic. That means BioGuard doesn’t only dissolve debris while in direct contact—it continues to consume debris after the solution has passed through the lines.
So, there are plenty of products on the market that claim to clean suction lines. Beyond keeping the lines clean, what sets BioGuard apart?
“The ease of use, the cost, and the smell are really what won us over when it came to BioGuard,” says Sherman. BioGuard comes
in premeasured packs for no-brainer dispensing. Plus, the nonfoaming formulation makes it easy to run through the vacuum without residue being left behind. Concerned about chemicals? BioGuard is completely safe for both operator and patient, with no chemicals added.
“There’s no dental chemical smell, and no residue left around the suction line or tip,” Sherman added.
Over previous cleaners, Sherman states that the new “BioGuard clean” is leagues better than any they’ve used in the past. “We feel our lines are so much cleaner. Even the suction attachment comes cleaner when using after surgery than our previous cleaner,” she says.
What about when she’s prepping the attachment? “There’s less blood to clean before we autoclave the attachment,” says Sherman.
BioGuard is an all-in-one cleaning solution for vacuum lines. Eliminating buildup in traps is just the start—the product also increases suction and leaves a fresh scent. The best part? BioGuard only needs to be used twice per week to keep the lines in optimal condition.
“It’s a great product,” Sherman says, “and it smells great!” Click here for the DPS Product Review of BioGuard.
