How To Properly Sterilize Metal

Unfortunately, if metals are not stored correctly before they are used in production, they can be subjected to germs that like to live on the surface and could cause infections amongst the workers who are exposed to them. In order to prevent illnesses and diseases caused by the germs, metal must be sterilized before it is worked. This can be achieved by following a few easy steps:

Step 1: Place a pot onto a stove that is large enough to submerge the metal you will be working with in. You will also need to thoroughly wash your hands using soap and warm water, then put on a pair of sterile gloves to prevent re-contamination of the material.

Step 2: Give the metal a thorough clean using a solution of mild soap and warm water. You can then rinse the item with running water, checking it carefully for any traces of soapsuds.

Step 3: Place the metal item into the pot and cover it with water until it is completely submerged. Place the lid on the pot and turn the stove on to a setting that will cause the water to boil. Once the water is boiling, leave it like this for a full 15 minutes.

Step 4: Using a pair of oven mitts, take the pot off the stove and place it onto a heat resistant surface (such as a wooden chopping board). Leave the pot and the metal inside to cool to room temperature.

Step 5: Tip all of the water out of the pot, then change to a new pair of sterile gloves and remove the metal item. It should be used for working (or whatever use you have in mind) immediately.

As you can see, the sterilization process is a fairly simple one. The bigger factories and production companies are able to sterilize even the largest pieces of metal in a similar fashion, ensuring that their workers are not exposed to germs that could be potentially harmful.