Proper way of cleaning a needle

**Elexecution** · 08-05-2006, 09:10 AM

What's up guys, I was wondering what the best way to clean a needle after using it to ensure safety for the next injection.

I have alcohol swabs and everything like that, so let me know what you guys do

**Booz** · 08-05-2006, 09:11 AM

you do not clean needles you throw them away in a sharpes container after using it once,you must not reuse needles watsoever..............

**Elexecution** · 08-05-2006, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Booz

you do not clean needles you throw them away in a sharpes container after using it once,you must not reuse needles watsoever..............

Figured that was the answer here, guess I'm going to need some more needles then

**Booz** · 08-05-2006, 09:19 AM

it would also be advisable to draw with one needle then change it before injecting..................

**jef** · 08-05-2006, 09:22 AM

yup toss it. i remember when i actually touched a towel with it before injecting. Still tossed it.

**soccer#3** · 08-05-2006, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Booz

it would also be advisable to draw with one needle then change it before injecting..................

even if ur drawin from an amp?

**shortie** · 08-05-2006, 09:31 AM

Not even close to worth it for 15 cents...

**shortie** · 08-05-2006, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by soccer#3

even if ur drawin from an amp?

No, You should not be touching the needle to any non-sterile surface when drawing from an amp, so no need to change out.

**Booz** · 08-05-2006, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by shortie

No, You should not be touching the needle to any non-sterile surface when drawing from an amp, so no need to change out.

personnally i would still and do change up the needles,for what they cost id rather do it myself............

**shortie** · 08-05-2006, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by Booz

personnally i would still and do change up the needles,for what they cost id rather do it myself............

You're prolly right, I unlike most I know actually use a filter needle for drawing from an amp-so I guess I wind up swapping pins anyhow.

**Booz** · 08-05-2006, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by shortie

You're prolly right, I unlike most I know actually use a filter needle for drawing from an amp-so I guess I wind up swapping pins anyhow.

RA · 08-05-2006, 09:45 AM

I just swap because I like drawing with an 18 and shooting with a 23.

**HammerStrength** · 08-05-2006, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by jef

yup toss it. i remember when i actually touched a towel with it before injecting. Still tossed it.

Smart thing to do

**davedizzle** · 08-05-2006, 11:28 AM

Wtf! Cleaning and re-using pins!
If I hit a blood vessel and have to pull out I change pins. Not worth it.
maybe this guy needs to see the close up image of the 4 needles that have been used once, twice, 4 time and and six times!

***G-1000*** · 08-05-2006, 11:30 AM

Needles are cheep thare is nor reson to reuse them at all.

***Alex*** · 08-05-2006, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Elexecution

What's up guys, I was wondering what the best way to clean a needle after using it to ensure safety for the next injection.

I have alcohol swabs and everything like that, so let me know what you guys do

**ebjack** · 08-05-2006, 12:10 PM

I always swab the top of the bottle with an alcohol swab before pentatrating the rubber part also.

**marcus300** · 08-05-2006, 12:31 PM

Stay clean and use a new one, always stay sharp and clean.

**No One Knows** · 08-05-2006, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by soccer#3

even if ur drawin from an amp?

especially when drawing from an amp. hitting the needle on the amp dulls the shit out of it..

**Liftnainez** · 08-05-2006, 01:44 PM

be clean, be careful.. not worth the risk for a few extra cents

**PlasticFuture112** · 08-05-2006, 03:15 PM

your just asking for trouble when reusing needle. I dont want an infection, absess, or even worse..like everyone said, the extra few cents is well worth the better part of your physical health and safety.

**MrMeathead** · 08-05-2006, 03:18 PM

Changing the needle= 15 cents, Abscess= god know whats! Change it out.

**statuZ** · 08-05-2006, 04:06 PM

yeh here it is big boy

**rugbySwoll** · 08-05-2006, 04:22 PM

^^^^ o wow, glad i use 2 needles per injection!

**shortie** · 08-05-2006, 05:14 PM

Damn that is nasty Statuz. May as well use a chainsaw as one that's been used six times.

**KrazeeEddie** · 08-05-2006, 05:20 PM

the best way to clean a needle, say if you drop it on your carpet, get a kleenex wipe it off and make sure you blow all all the dust off the tip and your ready for your next injection!

I want you to look for a speacial on TLC that aired a few months ago its called "the man who's arms exploded" its about greg valentino, you will get a kick out of it he use to use dirty needles and it destroyed his oil filled freakish biceps!

**yarite** · 08-05-2006, 08:50 PM

Always use a new needle cuz the more you use it the more it hurts due to it getting dull. OUCH

**MrMeathead** · 08-05-2006, 10:46 PM

I don't see how you could use a needle more than once anyways. I don't know about you guys but it is dull enough after just drawing out of the vial. I couldn't imagine how dull one would be after using it over again. It would be like tryin to stick a spoon in your ass.