[header] How to irrigate a foley catheter [title] Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 15 seconds. [step] When finished, dry off with clean paper towels. If necessary, alcohol hand sanitizer or towelettes may be used instead. 
[substeps] Though not always necessary for home irrigation, you can put on disposable latex gloves for extra safety. [title] Open a new catheter tip syringe.