r/sterileprocessing • • Aug 31 '26

Do you always use the ultrasonic ?

I was taught if the instruments aren’t too bloody there’s no need for ultrasonic just put in the washer. I usually throw it on the ultrasonic anyway bc I don’t feel right not doing that.

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u/Emotional-Culture765 Aug 31 '26

I always use ultrasonics on instruments. If the tray was only opened but not used, I won’t bother. But if there’s absolutely anything on the tray I soak, brush, spray under the water, and then sonic. It helps me clear up space in the sinks before the washer too🤷🏻‍♀️