Cleaning Your QEnergySpa ORB or Array
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Cleaning the QEnergySpa to maintain your system in optimum condition, it is important to clean it, preferably after every use, between different people. If only you, every 3-4 uses. Outlined below are the factors that need to be considered when cleaning the Orb. Both in the clinic and in your home. We also recommend some tried and tested cleaning solutions that are currently available on the market.
Cleaning and Maintaining your Orb
- When cleaning your Orb, four (4) factors need to be considered:
- Hygiene – Avoid cross-contamination from one person to the next.
- Presentation – A dirty Orb is not a good look in professional practice or clinic.
- Energy Transfer – Remove all energetic properties of the previous person in the session, before embarking on a new session with a different individual.
- Life of Orb – The longer that you soak your Orb in any solution, the shorter the life of the components of the Orb. So soak at a minimum.
Maintaining your Orb
Pictured here are the series of orbs created over the years. All orbs use the same cleaning options.
When cleaning your Orb, four (4) factors need to be considered:
- Hygiene – Avoid cross-contamination from one person to the next.
- Presentation – A dirty Orb is not a good look in professional practice or clinic.
- Energy Transfer – Remove all energetic properties of the previous person in session, before embarking on a new session with a different individual.
- Life of Orb – The longer you soak your Orb in any solution, the shorter the life of the components of the Orb. So soak at a minimum.
Maintaining your Cable
Regularly inspect the Cable, too! The second cable connector (Mohawk) from the left in the image shown, may require replacement. You should consider ordering a new cable at this stage. Don’t be tempted to add more ‘conductive agents’ at this stage in order to get the required conductivity. If the connections are not adequate, the unit will not function correctly and will decrease the life of the Orb considerably.
HOW TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFESPAN OF: Your Orb, Cable, and Power Supply
Regularly, inspect the connections on the inside of the cable connector (the Mohawk) for oxidation and wear. Replace the Cable when visibly corroded and pitted. The more corroded the stainless steel cable connectors are, the softer they become, and hence the more likely they are to drop back and rest on the plastic. Careful here: this can be remedied by inserting a small flat head screwdriver or handle of a teaspoon behind the plate and while holding the point where the connector is attached, easing it forward.
Regularly inspect the Rings and Track within the orb.
Replace the Rings and Track when visibly pitted and or worn or when the edges or thickness have been visibly affected. Note that the more corroded the Rings and Tracks become, the less effective they are. In the picture above, the second ring and track are at the stage at which we recommend that they should be replaced. The rings and track may last 10-100 uses. Check the rings and tracks when you clean the orb regularly.
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To keep your QEnergySpa® Orb clean, there are a few different methods that may be employed depending on your situation.
To keep your QEnergySpa Orb clean, there are a few different methods.
In the Clinic
- Following a session in a clinic or practice setting, it is recommended that you:
- Rinse your Orb in clean warm water.
- Place your Orb in a cleaning solution for a few minutes (this will ensure removal of any deposit of sediment or mineral and energetic properties). It is strongly advised that you wear protective gloves when cleaning the Orb using the recommended cleaning solutions.
- Rinse Orb vigorously in a container of warm water, to wash off the residual cleaning solution and place under fresh running warm water for 30 seconds (your Orb is ready for the next session).
- At the end of the day, you may like to completely disassemble the Orb and leave it in solution for 5 – 15 minutes. This is a good time to inspect all the components and replace the Rings and Tracks if needed. If the Orb shell and Center Module are still dirty after the 15 minutes of soaking in solution; these parts can be soaked for longer.
Note: The field created during the session slowly alters the components. Over time the plastic becomes increasingly more brittle. Pulling the Orb apart regularly ensures that the components don’t adhere, making it difficult to pull apart.
Cleaning Solution: Descale Magic Sanitizer
Cleaning with the Descale Magic Cleaning Solution is a biodegradable, non-toxic cleaning solution. This product is suitable to clean the BEFE QEnergySpa, Orb, cable connections, Array and Copper Tub. Cleaning these items on a regular basis may extend the life of your products, as well as keep them cleaner. Descale Magic is a biodegradable nontoxic cleaning solution. It will usually keep for one to two months for repeated use in this time frame. This product is also safe for use with septic and grey water making it a good choice for the environment as well. This mixture can be stored in a re-seal-able container and used many times before needing to be replaced.
Cleaning Solution: CLR
CLR cleaning solution should be mixed in a ratio of one part CLR to two parts water and can be stored for multiple uses. Do not soak your Orb in the mixture for more than 15-30 minutes to avoid premature degradation of components, as the solution is initially aggressive but becomes less so with use. Caution is advised, as cleaning solutions may damage various surfaces, so spills should be cleaned immediately. No liability is accepted for any resulting damage or injury.
Cleaning Your Orb or Array
Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant but can be damaged by acid, which shortens its lifespan. Vinegar, being an acid, does not effectively clean acid and mineral buildup; instead, cleaners like CLR or Lime-Away should be used. It’s recommended to rinse your orb or array with tap water before cleaning, as residue can stain fabrics. Wrapping the orb or array in an old towel can help prevent drips.
Cleaning Steps
1. You will need a reusable “Tupperware-style” food storage plastic container with a lid (approximately 40 oz.), deep enough to submerge the orb or array. We recommend CLR or Lime-Away, as it is easy to find in nearly every grocery store. It will be in the household cleaning products section. If you live in a country (such as Australia) where CLR cannot be found, use a cleaning product formulated for removing mineral build-ups and rust from metal.
2. Fill your container about halfway with your cleaner.
3. Fill the rest of the container with water (tap water is fine!), leaving about an inch of room for the orb to be inserted. You want a 50/50 mixture.
4. Place the orb or array into the plastic container so the solution is fully immersed. (Please note: Adding the MOHAWK part of the orb cable, or the end tips of the array cable into this cleaning solution will also keep your cable clean.
5. Soak the orb or array for 10-20 minutes ONLY. Be sure to set a TIMER.
6. Rinse the orb or array in tap water. Dry it off thoroughly and put the lid on your container, for future use. You can reuse the same cleaning solution over and over again, maybe up to 6 months.
Your orb or array is clean and ready to go for your next session. For future cleanings, you need only repeat steps 4-6.
A Natural Cleaning Solution
- Rinse your Orb in clean warm water.
- Prepare your natural cleaning solution by adding 2 tbs. of salt to 1 liter of lemon juice.
- Place your Orb in the cleaning solution for 5 minutes between sessions (this will ensure the removal of any deposit of sediment or mineral and energetic properties).
- Rinse Orb vigorously in a container of warm water, to wash off the residual cleaning solution and place under fresh running warm water for 30 seconds (your Orb is ready for the next session).
- At the end of the day, you may like to pull the Orb apart and leave it in the solution for 10 – 15 minutes. This is a good time to inspect all the components and replace the Rings & Tracks if needed. If the Orb shell and Center Module are still dirty after the 15 minutes of soaking in solution; these parts can be soaked for longer.
In your home
For home users, the cleaning of the ORB may be carried out as described above. However, to lengthen the life of the ORB components, it is advisable to clean your Orb at a minimum, e.g. every time you replace your positive rings and track set. This will ensure that you do not get an excessive build-up of minerals and other deposits that may interfere with the proper function of your QEnergySpa. If however, more than one person is using the Orb, it is recommended that a solution is used between the different users to ensure that no energetic component from the previous person interferes with the session of the next person.
Maintenance
Plate and Track set replacement.
Water conditions play a large role in the erosion of the positive plates and track. For this reason, it is very difficult to put a time frame on when to replace. The easiest way to determine when to change the positive plates and track is to take a close inspection. Place your finger on the positive plates and track, if it bends, replace it as the metal has deteriorated. When replacing plates or taking the ORB apart please read the manual carefully & check the ORB quick reference guide.
PLEASE NOTE:
When reassembling the Array (pictured) or the Orb, always ensure the top the positive ring is sitting on and touching the Positive track. The cable connector hood is fitted flush with the orb.
Transportation of the QEnergySpa.
Please take care of the QEnergySpa. Whenever the need arises to ship the system either uses the original Styrofoam box inside another bag or box. Sharp objects including other cardboard boxes can easily damage the Styrofoam box. Q The Experience is not responsible for any damage that occurs through owner negligence. Protect the front of the QEnergySpa from knocks and scratches. The Attenuator (toggle) switch on the models 2100, 2500, 3024, 3100, and q36 is prone to damage from strong impacts. Place bubble wrap or foam over the switch whilst in the carry bag.
Watch the video below to understand cleaning instructions and disassemble and re-assemble the orb.
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