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Old 03-18-2008, 11:11 AM
pixieduster pixieduster is offline
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Default Policy for rubberbands?

Can anyone help me with a written policy on sterilization of rubber bands and cotton balls? Thanks so much!
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Old 03-18-2008, 02:26 PM
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I would just buy them presterilized. There are vendors who sell them. That way, you do not have to go on a search for sterilization instructions at Office Depot.
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Old 03-19-2008, 09:18 AM
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I agree jrc,
Why take chances when the sterilized items are readily available and at reasonable cost.
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Old 03-19-2008, 10:03 AM
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LOL......O depot

Pixieduster we just started getting bulk from the vendors as the others have suggested. Only we cs could understand how such a small thing can cause such havac.....but it really is well worth just getting those type items presterilized. Don't sweat the small stuff right
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Old 03-19-2008, 03:51 PM
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As always, excellent advice! Thanks so much! I absolutely agree. I guess I did not even realize that they were available sterile. Presterilized is definitely the way to go. We rarely ever use them, so it would be worth it.
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Old 03-20-2008, 09:28 AM
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As always, excellent advice!
Even a blind hog can find an acorn, now and then.
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