How Do I Clean My Used Needles?

The most effective way to sterilize used syringes is the 3x3x3 method:

• Fill your syringe with water, shake it, and push out the water. Do it three times
• Fill your syringe with bleach, shake it, and push out the bleach. Do it three times
• Fill your syringe again with clean water, shake it, and push out the water. Do it three times
  
• If bleach isn't available, you can use soap and clean water, or even just water to clean your works - ANY steps you take to clean syringes before use will reduce your risk of HIV and Hepatitis C transmission.