Cleaning Your Prosthesis
1. If adhesive was used, remove it gently rolling the adhesive off the prosthesis (starting from the center to the outer edges) with your fingertips, using gauze or textured cloth. Soaking the prosthesis in a cup of warm water helps to soften adhesive and makes it easier to remove. Remove it very slowly so as not to tear the edges or irritate your skin.

2. Clean the prosthesis with a soft, bristled toothbrush, mild soap (e.g. Ivory), and warm water.

3. Remove any traces of adhesive or oil by gently wiping the tissue side with a gauze or soft textured cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol. Repeat this step using a gauze or soft textured cloth moistened with Listerine on the back side of the prosthesis.

4. If your prosthesis has an ocular component, remove and clean it with soap and water. The ocular component should NOT be cleaned with rubbing alcohol. Place a drop of mineral oil on the eye and shine once a week. Replace the eye carefully and adjust the location by squeezing the prosthetic eyelids together.

5. If your prosthesis is retained with magnets, clips, or plastic buttons, take care to clean around each fixture with a soft, bristled brush, soap, and water.

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