Cleaning works: how to clean a used syringe

[MrMatsandersson]

this is a great video and it may help poeple to stay healthy !

I use this in my work with teens that have some drug problem to help them to stay as healthy they can free of hiv and hep.

SO THANKS FOR YOUR WORKS!

[ExchangeSupplies]

Hi, This method does work: there is another film on this channel which explains the science behind teaching this effective method...

We've written answers to the FAQ's on the 'does cleaning syringes work' page on the 'harmreductionworks' project website.

The bottom line is that we know that many injectors reuse and (sometimes) share syringes so ALL injectors should be taught this method and encouraged to use it *every* time they reuse a syringe.

[funkyjunk04]

What about the air bubble in the end of the syringe near the rubber plunger end? That means the bleach isn't reaching the surface area there.

Also, putting the cap back on defeats the work you've just done. If there was blood on the tip of the syringe, then more than likely there's blood and maybe hep C within & on the cap.

I wouldn't trust this method. I hope it is SOLELY for cleaning your own used syringe and not one that's been used by ANYONE else cause there's still a huge risk here.

[ExchangeSupplies]

hi,

have put a comment above, but to answer your two questions:

as the plunger goes down it'll pick up bleach off the sides, and the bottom of the barrel will be coated in bleach, so when it hits that it'll get cleaned.

the cap would be contaminated IF the needle had been resheathed but usually people clean syringes soon after injecting because otherwise they block with blood, so we didn't over complicate the instructions. But yes. if it's been resheathed, the cap will need cleaning too.