You can sterilize a plastic medicine syringe by boiling it.
Sterilizing Plastic Syringes with Heat
One method for sterilizing plastic medicine syringes involves using heat, specifically boiling water. This method, often referred to as heat sanitization, is detailed below:
Boiling Method
- Preparation:
- Bring purified water to a boil on the stove.
- Submersion:
- Completely submerge the syringe, or the disassembled syringe parts, and any tubing into the boiling water. It is crucial that all parts are fully underwater to ensure proper sterilization.
- Boiling Time:
- Boil the submerged syringe and its components for 5 minutes. This duration ensures that most harmful microorganisms are effectively eliminated.
Microwaving Method
- Preparation:
- Wrap the syringe (or its disassembled parts) in 5-10 layers of wet paper towels.
- Microwave:
- Microwave with the wet towels.
