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- Make sure that the instruments are only used for the purpose for which they have been designed.
- Instruments should be handled gently being careful not to over strain or drop them.
- Check carefully every instrument for damage after use, before storing.
- Give special attention to fine instruments. These can be easily damaged by contact with other instruments.
- It is important that you check the hardness of the water used in the Autoclave, Water, which is too hard, will leave a deposit on the instruments.
- Make sure that the detergent is at the recommended strength if ultrasonic or cleaning machines are being used.
- All box locks should be opened and disassemble those instruments with removable parts.
- Make sure you clean and decontaminate all instruments in warm water immediately after use. Failure to do so may result in the instruments becoming stained and the joints stiff.
- Do not leave soiled instruments to dry. If it is impossible to clean them immediately after use, soak them in cold water.
- Never leave any instrument soaking in chemical sterilising solution for a longer period than necessary. All chemicals should be removed from instruments.
- Instruments should be lubricated after every cleaning process with a water-soluble lubricant and must be thoroughly dried before being stored.
- Never use abrasives on instruments. This will spoil the surface finish and may later cause pitting, discoloration or rusting.
- Never vibro-etch or impact mark instruments. This can lead to failure of instruments at at later date.
