Sterilization

• Always use DISTILLED WATER for rinsing, washing and sterilization.
• Thoroughly wash all instruments to remove all debris.
  HINT: Have a bowl of distilled water nearby until cleaning is possible
• (a) Ultrasonic machines are the most effective means of cleaning instruments
  (follow mfgs. instructions) but if you prefer

   

  (b) Manual cleaning:

  • soak instruments in a clean solution (neutral pH).
  • temperature of solution should be higher than room temperature.
  • remove all debris using only soft plastic brush, water spray, or lint-free cloth.
• Thoroughly DRY all instruments on a clean, lint-free cloth.
• Always LUBRICATE all hinged instruments.
  HINT: Use pin point droppers and bio-degradable materials.
• When sterilizing avoid metal-to-metal contact and open all hinged instruments.
• Let instruments cool down before removing them.

This information should help you extend the life of your instruments I investments.