Ensuring optimal care for this tool is essential, considering various factors that contribute to the risk of rusting. These factors encompass:
Inappropriate sterilization and disinfection procedures for tools
Prolonged soaking of tools in disinfection solutions
Use of unsuitable cleaning and disinfection products
Inaccurate concentration of cleaning or disinfection solutions
Sterilization of wet, rather than dry, tools at elevated temperatures
Incorrect temperature settings during the sterilization process
Inadequate duration of the sterilization process
Utilization of tap water in a steam autoclave
Presence of impurities in autoclave water
Improper storage practices for tools