Where should clean, disinfected implements be stored?

• A. Clean, disinfected, covered container
• B. Open tray
• C. Dirty bag
• D. Metal cabinet

Answer: (A)

Keeping implements clean between uses relies on protecting them from recontamination. After you’ve cleaned and disinfected them, store them in a clean, disinfected container that is covered. The cover keeps dust, airborne microbes, and moisture away, so the items stay sterile and ready for the next client. An open tray invites contamination from the environment, a dirty bag implies the items are not yet clean, and while a metal cabinet can be clean, it doesn’t provide the same level of protection as a dedicated clean, disinfected, covered container.