How to disenfect test tubes?
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How to disenfect test tubes?
I have some old dirty test tubes that I would like to use again, how to I clean them? Can i use 50% isopropyl alcohol. Thanks! o and the test tubes are plastic if that makes a difference.
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Re: How to disenfect test tubes?
Scrub, then disinfect. The alcohol should work fine if you let it soak. I don't sterilize my tubes, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't.
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Re: How to disenfect test tubes?
THANKS!!!Batspiderfish wrote:Scrub, then disinfect. The alcohol should work fine if you let it soak. I don't sterilize my tubes, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't.
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Re: How to disenfect test tubes?
you might boil some water then drop them in for a few seconds, but be careful if they are plastic.
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Re: How to disenfect test tubes?
Disinfect with what? e_eBatspiderfish wrote:Scrub, then disinfect. The alcohol should work fine if you let it soak. I don't sterilize my tubes, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't.
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Re: How to disenfect test tubes?
Rubbing alcohol/isopropanol. If they're glass, you can also boil them.dinoman9877 wrote:Disinfect with what? e_eBatspiderfish wrote:Scrub, then disinfect. The alcohol should work fine if you let it soak. I don't sterilize my tubes, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't.
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Re: How to disenfect test tubes?
Oh. Okay. Useful information, I'm gonna have some tubes in a couple days and I want to make sure I don't use something that could harm the queen.
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