The Abacus^® Care & Cleaning Guidelines

Please use only the below-recommended solutions to clean the Abacus frame, gel-balls, axles, end caps and spacers:

• Disinfectant wipes – we recommend bleachless disinfectant wipes by Purell, Lysol or Clorox or similar products of any other brand. These products are perfect for cleaning the Abacus.
• Diluted mild dish soap and water – use a sparing amount of dish soap but do not use dish soap with de-greasing agents.
• WARNING: A high concentration of dish soap or dish soap with degreasing agents may adversely affect the plastic compound which will result in a gradual hardening and shrinking of the Gelliprene™ material over time.
• Do not submerge the frame or water may become trapped inside of the frame
• Isopropyl Alcohol  - works fine to clean and disinfect the Abacus®.

 

 

Do Not Use the Following Cleaning Solutions for the Abacus^® - Not Recommended

• Vegetable or vegetable based products
• Solvents
• Bleach

Other Helpful Notes:

• Do not leave the gel-balls in extreme heat or exposed to the sun for extended periods
• Do not stand on. Use of the Abacus^® for foot compression may damage the device depending on the size of foot and pressure applied.
• Sliding a foot between axles may damage the frame depending on the size of the foot and the pressure applied.  Proceed with caution.
• Keep fingers away from open slots when opening and closing the slots to insert or remove ball assemblies- your fingers could get caught in a slot.
• End caps and spacers are small enough to be swallowed- do not allow children under 13 to use the Abacus without adult supervision.
• For a more silky feel, apply some cornstarch to the gel-balls.
• Do not leave gel-balls on newsprint or similar media. The print may "tattoo" the balls (like silly putty does).
• Do not allow your dog to play with the balls or get to them- they have a plastic core that your dog might be able to rip out and choke on.