Working surface cleaning system and method
A cleaning device cleaning method is provided wherein the surface of the cleaning device is cleaned of accumulated debris and particulates.
1 . A method for cleaning the surface of a cleaning device having a working surface that traps debris, the method comprising:
visually inspecting a working surface of the cleaning device to detect debris associated with the working surface, the debris including airborne debris and debris embedded into the working surface;
brushing the working surface with a brush when embedded debris is detected within the working surface;
rinsing the working surface to remove the debris from the working surface; and
drying the working surface following the rinsing.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the drying step further comprises wiping the working surface with a cloth and blowing-off the working surface.
3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the rinsing further comprises applying an isopropyl alcohol to the working surface.
4 . An apparatus for cleaning a cleaning device, the cleaning device having a working surface on top of a substrate, the apparatus comprising:
a microscope for inspecting the working surface of the cleaning device to detect debris associated with the working surface;
a brush for brushing the working surface when debris embedded in the working surface is observed during the inspection of the working surface; and
a rinse device that is used to rinse the working surface to remove debris from the working surface.
5 . The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the brush further comprises a natural fiber brush.
6 . The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the working surface further comprises a polymer working surface.
7 . The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the polymer working surface further comprises an elastomeric material.