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by Azimythe on December 9th, 2007
Spit on it. The enzymes and digestive acids will
remove all bacteria and viruses, and also make the
blade easier to apply. Alcohol and fire will only
hurt your tongue, so it's best to use a new blade
and lick it frequently as you carefully open and
drain the boil a little at a time.
by Firebrand on April 24th, 2007
Boiling water with TCP or similar in it.
You would be better to put a receptacle like a plastic bottle filled with steam over it. (the neck ) to try to draw out the core of the boil rather than lance it yourself.
by Chosun One on April 24th, 2007
Soak it in rubbing alcohol.
by Midnighttoker on April 24th, 2007
a good flame will do.
by Morg the Army wife on April 24th, 2007
rubbing alcohol, then burn off the alcohol with fire.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on April 24th, 2007
Yes, put it over a flame. That is what we used to do with needles before getting splinters out. Or you can douse it in antiseptic liquid (eg Dettol)
by anntuts on June 26th, 2007
well its better if you dont try any manual intervention to a boil. Let it resolve on its own, unless its a pus you are draining. You can sterilize a blade using alcohol or even betadine solution.
by Grammy Robin on April 24th, 2007
Rubbing alcohol or an open flame.
by Leorog on December 9th, 2007
Vodka, boiling water
by Necroman on November 29th, 2009
What if the blade i'm using is rusty will spiting on it, using alcohol, and a fire still make the blade safe?
by Yarnlady is happy every day on December 9th, 2007
First wash the blade and the boil with disinfectant, anti-bacterial soap. Soak it in rubbing alcohol, pour boiling water over it, and then rub the boil with the rubbing alcohol. It is necessary to use a very clean knife. If you have a least 15 minutes, immerse the knife in boiling water.
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and where did you get your medical degree?
by Esteban-- Smartest Pumpkin on December 9th, 2007