How To Clean Lab Equipment At Home Or In School | Comprehensive Guide 2023

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WHY SHOULD YOU CLEAN A LAB?

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Interior of laboratory workplace
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Modern laboratory washing, cleaning and sterilizing machinery
  • Cleaner lab space
  • More accurate results
  • Lab equipment that lasts longer
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Person hands in gloves cleaning and washing glass flasks with water in science lab
  • Wear protective gear
  • Remove loose items
  • Clean glassware
  • Clean and disinfect utensils
  • Disinfect lab surfaces
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Cleaning laboratory glass wear, beaker with surfactant in sink

BENEFITS FROM HAVING CLEAN LAB EQUIPMENT

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  • Increased safety of Lab space: Clean Lab equipment reduces the risk for people working in the lab space which makes it safer by reducing accidents and increasing productivity.
  • Accurate results from experiments conducted with Lab Equipment: If your Lab equipment has not been cleaned properly or if there are contaminants present, the Lab Equipment could provide inaccurate results. This will make it difficult to complete experiments or even cause them to fail all together if Lab equipment has not been cleaned.
  • Longer lab equipment life: If lab equipment is not properly cleaned, it can become dirty and dusty which will reduce the lifespan of lab equipment.
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  • Bleach Lab Cleaning Supplies: Lab equipment that is made of glass, plastic, or metal can be cleaned with bleach water (a mixture of one part chlorine bleach and nine parts tap water) to prevent the spread of germs and viruses. Lab surfaces should be left to air dry after applying this mixture for at least 30 seconds;
  • Lab Cleaning Wipes Lab Equipment: Lab surfaces that are made of plastic or glass can also be wiped down with wet wipes, Lab equipment should not have excess water running off the surface, so it would only take a single wipe to clean them completely. Lab surfaces and lab instruments like these should usually be left to air dry after being cleaned.
  • Lab clothing that is made of plastic, rubber, or vinyl to protect the user from chemical burns. Lab clothing should be worn when working with corrosive chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and bleach solution. Lab safety goggles/face shields can also be worn to prevent accidental splash of corrosive chemicals into the eyes. Lab clothing should be changed after every use and not worn outside of the lab environment to prevent contact with harmful chemicals such as cleaning supplies or other hazardous materials.
  • Lab coat, apron, gloves made from non-latex material (i.e.: nitrile), and shoe covers for personal protection. Lab coats and aprons can be worn with gloves to protect the skin from corrosive chemicals, irritants such as bleach solution and alcohol wipes used for cleaning lab surfaces or disinfection.
  • Lab goggles/face shield: Lab goggles or face shields should be worn when working with hazardous chemicals that could splash into the eyes if not handled properly. Lab goggles and face shields should also be worn when using lab equipment such as a microscope.
  • Lab safety shower/eyewash station: Lab safety showers or eyewash stations are used to rinse corrosive chemicals off your skin in case of an accident. These areas will need to be placed within five feet (one meter) from the work area. Lab safety showers/eyewash stations can also be used by other lab personnel when a spill has occurred in the area.
  • Lab workbench/table: Lab benches or tables with a rubber mat and backsplash that is sloped to drain should be present for proper preparation of clean equipment, storage of chemical supplies, and disposal of hazardous waste or small spills. Lab benches should also have a fume hood to prevent the inhalation of chemical fumes and vapors.

LABORATORY CLEANING PROCESS

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Scientific lab concept
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PPE Required Set Symbols
  • Lab Clothing: lab coat, apron, gloves made from non-latex material (i.e.: nitrile), and shoe covers for personal protection. Lab coats and aprons can be purchased from the University bookstore or departmental stores. Lab coats can be purchased for less than $100, while lab aprons are around the same price range. Lab gloves come in different thicknesses/durometers and should be used based on what type of chemicals you will be working with to prevent skin irritation. Gloves also have a limited life span and should be disposed of once they are worn out or start to break down. Lab shoe covers are disposable, while the other types of PPE can be washed and reused repeatedly until they become too dirty/stained.
  • Safety goggles: eye protection. Lab goggles should have a splash guard that protects your eyes from chemicals in case any spills occur on the table or floor. Safety goggles also come in different shapes to fit your face and should be purchased based on the size of your face – not by age, as this can result in a poor seal around the eyes that reduces protection from chemicals splashing into them during use. Lab safety glasses are much cheaper than lab goggles ($0-$20) and can be purchased online or at your local hardware store.
  • Lab Aprons: Lab aprons are also disposable and can be purchased from the university bookstore or departmental stores. Lab aprons come in different sizes to fit your body shape, but should not be worn for extended periods of time as they have been known to cause skin irritation due to prolonged contact with latex lab gloves.
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Ventilation ducts system of industrial buiding
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Person in labcoat cleaning and disinfecting surface of wooden table with disinfecting spray
  • Bleach solution: Lab equipment that is made of plastic or metal can be cleaned with a bleach and water solution. You should use one part bleach and nine parts water in the mixture. Lab worktops and benches should be wiped down with this mixture at least once per day even if lab equipment is cleaned before each use. Lab surfaces should be left to air-dry after the bleach solution has been applied and allowed to sit for at least 30 seconds.
  • Disinfectant solutions: Lab equipment that is made of glass, plastic, or metal can also be cleaned with disinfectants such as ethanol (ethyl alcohol), iodine tincture (povidone-iodine), or hydrogen peroxide. Lab surfaces should be cleaned with these solutions at least once per week to prevent the spread of germs and viruses that cause illnesses such as the flu, food poisoning, pneumonia, and pink eye/conjunctivitis (pink eye).
  • Wet wipes: Lab equipment that is made of plastic or glass can also be wiped down with wet wipes. Lab surfaces should not have excess water running off the surface, so it would only take a single wipe to clean them completely. Wet wipes are typically used when cleaning up after experiments in which chemicals may have been spilled on lab worktops and benches. Lab surfaces should be left to air-dry after wet wipes have been applied. Lab equipment that is made of metal should not be cleaned with wet wipes as these can damage the surface.
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Surface home cleaning spraying antibacterial sanitizing spray bottle
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Procedure to cleaning medical equipment with UltraSonic machine
Laboratory glassware cleaning process by FOTOGRIN
Laboratory glassware cleaning process
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Person wearing in gloves cleaning and washing glass flasks with water in laboratory by Mike shots
Person wearing in gloves cleaning and washing glass flasks with water in laboratory
  • Remove residue
  • Clean with a cleaning solution
  • Rinse with deionized water
  • Allow glassware to dry
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Young student in smock cleaning test tube by Barabasa
Young student in smock cleaning test tube
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  • Rinse equipment with tap water
  • Clean with soapy water and a brush
  • Rinse equipment with distilled water
  • Rinse with acetone and ethanol
Person wearing gloves cleaning and washing glass flasks with water in laboratory 2 by Mike shots
Person wearing gloves cleaning and washing glass flasks with water
The Chemist is cleaning his Utilities by Ralf Maassen DTEurope
The chemist is cleaning his utilities
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A laboratory employee washes a glass measuring cup with detergent in a sink for washing
A bottle of ethanol with its chemical structure on a lab bench. By ggw
A laboratory employee washes a glass measuring cup with detergent in a sink

CONCLUSION

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