Final answer:
Nonelectrical tools should be rinsed with warm water after being removed from disinfectant to remove any residual disinfectant and then dried thoroughly.
Step-by-step explanation:
Nonelectrical tools removed from disinfectant should be handled with care. Once the required time has passed, the correct procedure for removing tools from disinfectant is to rinse them with warm water. Rinsing with warm water will effectively remove any residual disinfectant from the tools while also minimizing the risk of thermal shock to the tools, which could happen if cold water is used, or burn injuries if the water is too hot. The procedure is similar to handwashing recommendations by the CDC, where hands are rinsed under clean, running water, which can be warm or cold.
After rinsing, the tools should be dried thoroughly, similar to CDC guidelines for drying hands with a clean towel or a hot air blower, to prevent any waterborne contaminants from clinging to the surfaces. If a spill occurs during the disinfection process, it's essential to clean the area again with disinfectant as a precautionary measure, according to standard procedures for handling bacterial cultures.