Dishwashing, sterilization, and textile handling in Neo

Routines for dishwashing 

Laboratory glassware, plastic beakers, and similar items are primarily purchased, owned, and stored collectively at Neo. In some cases, specific or delicate items may be purchased and stored by individual research groups. Such items are only washed upon request and are returned to the respective group after cleaning.

All dirty items must be free of labels, markings, and hazardous chemicals before being submitted for washing. Bottles with yellow caps and labeled “H₂O” are strictly for water use.

Containers for dirty items are available at the collection points on floors 6 and 7, as well as in the glassware storage room, room 8368.

Routines for sterilization

Glassware is sterilized only upon request, with the exception of a small number of bottles that are sterilized after washing and stored in the glassware room.

All solutions submitted for sterilization must be clearly labeled with the solution name, concentration, applicable hazard pictograms (if any), user’s name, department, research group, and the date.

Waste is sterilized as needed using a specialized autoclave. Please contact the service team for detailed information regarding acceptable contents, labeling requirements, etc.

Routines for handling of lab coats

Lab coats are rented and managed collectively in Neo. Clean lab coats are stored near the dishwashing facility on floor 8, where dirty lab coats are also collected.

Used lab coats must be sorted by the user according to type and estimated level of contamination. Pockets must be emptied, any items that may pose a risk to laundry personnel (such as pens, scalpels, scissors, etc.) must be removed.

Dirty lab coats must be submitted no later than Monday afternoon to be included in the next collection of laundry.