Locate the main shutoff valve on your irrigation system. It is between the main water supply to your home and the sprinkler controller. Alternately, the main shutoff is located outdoors near a faucet bib. The main valve may be in a box in this area to protect it from the elements.
If manual cleaning is not performed immediately, instruments should be placed into a container and soaked with a detergent, a disinfectant/detergent, or an enzymatic cleaner to prevent drying of patient material and make manual cleaning easier and less time consuming.
Tips. 1  Don't forget to clean your cabinet hardware. 2  Dip a toothbrush into a bucket of soapy water and scrub the handles and hinges with the toothbrush. 3  While your cabinets are empty, replace any ripped contact paper, cork or other cabinet liner. 4  For a weekly cleaning, simply use a wet rag to wipe down your cabinets.