Quote Originally Posted by straightman
Also, common bleach is a very powerful disinfectant but can cause metal to corrode. Hydrogen peroxide is an equally potent disinfectant but just remember to wipe it off as it can corrode instruments the same as water. I'm by no means an expert on this subject but I use both cold sterilents and autoclaves daily and I'm somewhat familiar with their properties and uses. Hope this helps.

Tom
Tom, I generally wipe my blade with a 50/50 mix of common household bleach and vinegar. I read somewhere that the vinegar makes the bleach acidic and helps kill bacteria that bleach alone will not destroy. I always rinse the blade and thoroughly wipe the blade dry.