How is tattoo equipment sterilized?

How is tattoo equipment sterilized?

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Tattooing equipment is sterilized using an autoclave. Autoclaves use heat and steam to kill all blood-borne pathogens that would be on them, and also in conjunction with other universal precautions that eliminate cross contamination. New barrier setups for each and every client, or by using completely disposable equipment that is thrown out after each client. The term single-use-equipment literally means single use - we use it one time and then we throw it away; there is no sterilization. It is to use one time and put directly into a trash can and thrown away responsibly.