Question 1

how to sterilize used earrings?

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Many ways: heat, steam, antiseptics....
alcohol pads usually easiest way...but why dothey need to be sterilized...???

Question 2

how do you properly sterilize a woman?

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? Tubal ligation?: Tubal ligation would be permanent form of preventing pregnancy.

Question 3

do i need to sterilize my baby's bottles?

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No: Though there's no harm in it, sterilizing babies bottles usually is just creating extra work for parents.  In most cases, just cleaning the bottles with warm, soapy water should be sufficient.  Some experts recommend sterilizing the bottles for the first month of life in households that use well water.

Question 4

if you see a mouse in the house, how do you clean and sterilize if you have little kids?

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See below: Clean as you normally would. No need to " sterilize".  I would contact an exterminator if you want to get rid of the mouse.

Question 5

what is used to sterilize colonoscopy equipment?

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Scope sterilizer: Most scopes are sterilized by a combination of heat, pressure and chemical agents to kill all bacteria, viruses and infectious agents--a thorough brushing is also usually included to remove any debris collected in biopsy channels for example.  Ask your doc to explain if you have worries, but transmission of infections is very rare if proper technique is used!

Question 6

how can i sterilize my contact lens case?

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Boil it: Either boil it for 5 minutes, put it through the dishwasher or best yet-get a new one with each bottle of solution.  Many solutions have these included.

Question 7

what is the best way to sterilize tweezers?

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Boiling water: Very carefully place in boiling water for a few minutes, then remove and let cool completely, another option is rubbing alcohol.

Question 8

do i have to sterilize the baby bottles after every feeding?

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Yes: Yes - the infant transfers lots of bacteria to the bottles during each of the feedings.  After the bottle has touched the infants mouth it is ok to re-feed off of it for roughly 1-2 hours.  After that it needs to be fully cleaned.

Question 9

how can i sterilize everything in my home to make sure i don't get mrsa again?

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Clean, not sterilize: Mrsa is spread from person to person; bedspreads and surfaces in you home can harbor bacteria for  a long time. You can not "sterilize" your home the way hospitals sterilize medical equipment. Cleaning compounds will clean surfaces, and soap and water are effective for personal hygiene.Your doctor may prescribe medications to decrease  MRSA bacteria if you become infected. Pets can  carry mrsa.

Question 10

do i need to sterilize my baby sippy cup he s one year old , i use steam sterilizer to sterilize bottles?

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Depends on Supply: This is really not necessary if you have a municipal water supply that is regarded as safe. Just wash it with soap in hot water as you wash the other dishes in the household. If you have a well water supply or unsafe water supply this is of course not the case and the cup should be sterilized

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