In previous times, when autoclaves were not yet invented, people used open flame or chemical cleaning approaches to sterilize equipment for surgical and microbiological studies. But these methods were not effective because they could not sterilize fungi, bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms on surgical instruments such as scalpels, forceps, scissors as well as other metal objects. Following the invention of the autoclave, it was soon embraced by hospitals, universities and sterile production facilities because of its proper and effective function.
For killing various harmful bacteria, fungi, viruses, and spores, one of the most effective methods used is autoclaving. It is an effective method to sterilize the lab equipment, particularly for any liquid handling products. This process takes the advantage of a certain phenomenon that water or ste
Sterilization is of great importance to keep patients and medical professionals healthy and safe as it reduces the risk of infection, disease and death by inactivating bacteria on the surface of medical devices and in the air and surroundings. Sterilization can be complicated as the items to be ste