Caring for your skin and your Ponto

It is extremely important to take good care of the abutment and the surrounding skin to prevent irritation and infections. Maintaining good hygiene around a child’s abutment is the responsibility of parents or other caregivers.

It is also important to keep the Ponto sound processor clean and in good working order.

Daily cleaning

To reduce the risk of skin infections, both the abutment and the surrounding skin must be thoroughly cleaned as part of a daily hygiene routine. This process is just as easy as brushing your teeth. Use an extra-soft cleaning brush together with soap and water to gently clean the outside and inside of the abutment.

Cleaning every few days

At least twice a week, clean your skin more thoroughly to remove any debris that might have accumulated. A good time to do this is while washing your hair, as this helps to soften any debris. The soft cleaning brush can also be used for this procedure.

Sound processor maintenance

Use a dry cloth or baby-wipe to clean the outside of your sound processor. Be sure to remove any dirt or entangled hair from the coupling.

Important: The sound processor is not waterproof, so you should never use water or liquids to clean it. If the processor should accidentally get wet, open the battery door and let it dry out.