How to Sanitize Enema Equipment
An enema is a medical procedure used to evacuate the bowels by injecting liquid into the lower intestinal tract. Enemas are typically administered using an enema bag, tubing and a nozzle. Since enema equipment is likely to come in contact with fecal material it is important to clean equipment thoroughly in order to sterilize it and prevent infection.
Instructions
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Wash all enema equipment thoroughly using an antibacterial soap. Run the soap solution through the tubing.
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Rinse the equipment thoroughly with warm water.
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Fill a bucket with a mixture of water and bleach; the mixture should be 1 gallon of water to 0.8 pints (0.10 gallons) of bleach. This will make the mixture about 10% bleach and 90% water.
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Put all of the enema equipment into the bucket and allow it to soak for 15 minutes.
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Take the enema equipment out of the bucket and rinse it thoroughly once more with warm water.
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Suspend a clothesline in a room with good air circulation and hang the enema bag and tubing up to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Drying wet enema equipment is important to prevent bacteria and mold.
Do not use enema equipment for any purpose other than that for which it was designed and avoid sharing enema equipment when possible.
Use the bleach mixture in a well ventilated room and don't stay in the room as the equipment soaks since bleach fumes can be harmful if inhaled.
