subject: Tattoo Sterile Needles [print this page] It is a known fact about the tattoo needles should be changed for every new customer. These are known as disposable needles and are pre-sterilised. There are other tattoo equipments that can be easily sterilised in order to be used again. There are a few tattoo artists reuse the same needles. For this, these tattoo needles have to be sterilised every time.
There are a few ways to get tattoo sterile needles. One way is to boil the used needles in hot water. You can also use a burning match stick to sterilise them. It is myth that alcohol can also be used to clean used needles. The most proper way to sterilise tattoo needles is the use of an autoclave. An autoclave uses extreme heat and pressure in order to kill any bacteria, virus or other living organism on the needle. This way it is completely disinfected. It is a popular practice.
The steps need in order to get tattoo sterile needles are given here.
Firstly you will need to buy an autoclave for your tattoo studio. You can get it from medical stores. Autoclaves are also available online.
The directions on how to set up an autoclave is mentioned in its manual. Follow all the instructions to set it up first.
The tattoo needles and tubes you need to sterilise should first be washed normally with water. Wear your rubber gloves and an apron. Scrub the equipment carefully with soap and water and leave in it hot water for about five to ten minutes.
Place all the pre washed needles and tubes in an autoclave basket and place it in the autoclave. Keep the water level between high and low and finally turn the autoclave on.
Generally an autoclave takes about one to two hours to sterilise the tattoo needles and tubes. But read all the instructions given in the instruction manual of the autoclave to know all about its functioning. Never keep the tattoo needles and the tubes in the autoclave for more than the mentioned time period.
Make sure that your customer or client knows that the needles being used to make the tattoo are sterilised and not disposable. Only with his assurance go ahead with the needles.
