2.2. Clean Up After Yourself

In the lab, you generally want to return things to the way that you found them after use.

  • After using the scale, brush down the scale with a paint brush, and wipe the surrounding lab bench with a wet paper towel.
  • After using nanodrop or centrifuges, make sure that all cuvettes/tubes are removed and the devices are turned off.
  • Wash lab equipment and wipe down lab bench after use.
  • Return all lab equipment to where it was found.
  • Place disposable items in the proper waste containers. i.e. disposable pipettes go in the sharps container.
  • When washing lab equipment that has come into contact with bacteria, soak in a 5-10% bleach solution to ensure that all the bacteria is dead.