Cleaning BSCs

As part of quarterly lab jobs, the biosafety cabinets (BSCs) used for TC should be thoroughly cleaned. Do your best to scrub away any stains or residue on the BSC surfaces. This includes all 4 BSCs in the main TC and the quarantine hood in 66-219.

Important

There is a dedicated Swiffer to reach the back/far surfaces hanging on the wall in TC.

  1. Remove any unnecessary items from the BSC, such as stray tubes or extra plastic tube racks.

  2. Clean the walls and work surface: Use the dedicated Swiffer with paper towels (in place of where the Swiffer pad/towel would go) to clean the back and side walls and work surface of the BSC. Spray with Pre-empt and wipe, then spray with 70% ethanol and wipe to remove the Pre-empt residue.

  3. Clean all items in the BSC: Spray all items in the BSC thoroughly with Pre-empt and wipe, then spray with 70% ethanol and wipe to remove the Pre-empt residue.

  4. Clean the sash: Spray the inside and the outside of the sash with 70% ethanol and wipe with a paper towel.

  5. Clean under the main work surface: Use the two knobs on either side of the main work surface to lift and clean underneath.

  6. Once done cleaning, you should put your lab coat in hamper to be washed.

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One of two knobs (red box) that can be lifted to clean underneath the main work surface in the BSCs.

Tip

It is convenient to bring the carts into the room to have a place for all the items in the BSC. Be sure to give everything a Pre-empt and 70% ethanol spray before returning to the hood.