- 1). Rinse surgical scissors within 10 minutes of use to remove blood and debris. If unable to quickly rinse them, place them beneath a wet towel to keep the instrument from drying before cleaning.
- 2). Wash the scissors with a neutral-pH cleanser. Never use dish detergent, surgical scrub or anything with a high chlorine content.
- 3). Place surgical scissors in an ultrasonic cleaning machine, if available, for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4). Rinse scissors one more time under running water and dry by placing them on top of a clean cloth and covering them with a second one. Blot them dry between the towels. Do not allow them to air dry, as this may cause spotting.
- 5). Spray the surgical scissors with a surgical instrument lubricant.
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