VrealmaticManual for a shared VR headset
Hygiene and safe use
For staff and users alike. Applies to training rooms, showrooms, events, schools and rentals.
- Every user = a clean face cover
- Lenses only with a dry microfibre cloth
- Never in direct sunlight
One session, step by step
- 1
User and staff
Before putting it on
- Wash or sanitise your hands and let the sanitiser dry.
- Disposable hygiene cover or a wipeable face interface (PU leather, silicone).
- Check that the lenses are clean.
- Keep glasses on, with the glasses spacer fitted.
- Set the lens distance (IPD) and tighten the strap.
- 2
Staff
During use
- Clear play area with the boundary set up.
- Controller wrist straps on.
- First-timers max. 30 min, then at least a 15 min break.
- Staff keep an eye on the user and the surroundings.
- Stop at once if nausea or dizziness appear.
- 3
Staff
After taking it off
- Throw the disposable cover away.
- Wipe the face interface, strap and controllers with an alcohol-free antibacterial wipe and let them dry.
- Lenses only with a dry microfibre cloth, in circles from the centre out.
- A UV-C box is an extra step, not a replacement for wiping.
- 4
Staff, end of day
Storage
- Out of direct sunlight: lenses and display can be damaged in under a minute.
- In a case or box, somewhere dry.
- Charge the headset and the controllers.
- Sign out personal accounts and delete user recordings.
What to clean with
| Part | How | Never |
|---|---|---|
| 1Lenses | Dry microfibre cloth, in circles from the centre out. For dried dirt, a slightly damp corner of the cloth. | alcohol, sprays, paper tissues |
| 2Face interface | Alcohol-free antibacterial wipe, let it dry. Fabric and foam interfaces only with a cover. | share soaked foam |
| 3Strap | Alcohol-free wipe. Removable parts by hand in cool water with mild detergent. | washing machine, dryer, radiator |
| 4Body and cameras | Microfibre cloth; for the body an alcohol-free wipe if needed. | spraying onto the headset |
| 5Controllers | Alcohol-free antibacterial wipe, mainly grips, buttons and straps. | moisture in gaps and batteries |
Health
Do not use the headset if you
- have pink eye, an eye infection, a rash or an injury on the face
- have symptoms of a contagious illness
- are tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- are younger than the manufacturer's minimum age (Meta Quest: 10); children only under supervision
Stop immediately if you feel
- nausea, dizziness, headache or eye pain
- blurred or double vision, twitching, disorientation
- skin irritation
Rest and do not drive until the symptoms have fully gone.
See a doctor first if you have
- epilepsy or a history of seizures
- pregnancy, heart or other serious conditions
- a pacemaker or other implant
Play area
- At least 2 × 2 m of free space for standing play.
- No stairs, glass, sharp edges, cables or pets.
- Check the boundary before every user.
Maintenance
- Weekly, wash removable parts and let them dry fully.
- Replace a worn or cracked face interface; keep a spare.
- Install headset updates regularly.
- Take a damaged headset out of use and report the fault.
Contact
- Person responsible
- Phone