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.
Ear thermometers may need to be cleaned before they are used. 1  Check that the probe is clean and free of debris. If dirty, wipe it gently with a clean cloth. 2  To keep the probe clean, use a disposable probe cover. Use a new cover each time you take an ear temperature. 3  Turn on the thermometer.