1. Use an Anti-Corrosive Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution.

Ultrasonically clean or hand scrub instruments in a
biodegradable / no rinse solution (recommended
product: DMP-US Plus Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution;
a highly concentrated, no rinse formula that requires
no distilled water and has a strong rust inhibitor).
Do not use enzymatic cleaning solutions as they will
corrode your pliers.

• Add 1/2 fl.oz. (15ml) of MPUS Plus per 4 litres of tap water.
• Change cleaning solution daily for best results.

2. Clean for five (5) minutes in a small capacity Ultrasonic Cleaner or twelve (12)
    minutes in a large capacity Ultrasonic Cleaner.

3. Let instruments drip dry or pat dry with a clean towel. Wipe mouth mirrors dry with a
    clean towel to avoid spotting, or shake off excess moisture as they sit on racks.
    Avoid instrument to instrument contact.

• Do not rinse. Harmful minerals found in tap water can leave rust spots on your pliers

4. Always dry joints thoroughly with compressed air and towel dry immediately after 
    sterilizing.

5. Lubricate hinged instruments weekly with a silicone lubricant
    (recommended product: DSY-20 Multi-Purpose Silicone Lubricant).

• Lubricate between Ultrasonic Cleaning and Dry Heat Sterilization.
• Do not use oil-based lubricants as they are unable to withstand most sterilization temperatures and may "gum-up" in the hinges of your instruments as well as the sterilizer chamber.

6.  Dry Heat Sterilizing is recommended. Not all Dentronix pliers can be autoclaved.
     Autoclaves may rust and dull orthodontic pliers.

• Do not use chemclaves (chemical under pressure) as they can dull orthodontic pliers.

7. Monitor sterilization weekly.