SI Question - SI object rusty and dirty...how to make it safest?

[ebec11]

I've relapsed recently, and I tend to fixate on a certain object or objects. I won't be specific, as that's against the rules, but my main object has some rust on it, and I don't know when the last time it's been cleaned (besides me washing it under some warm water) I've used the object, but have not gotten deep, so I hope that means I didn't do anything that could really hurt me. I don't tend to clean my SI wounds, mainly because I'll ALWAYS go with methods that are more harmful for my skin/future healing then good (won't be specific). Is there any tips to make the object in question better? I've heard that boiling it in hot water helps, but it has a plastic...thingy. Not trying to be vague there, just not sure what it's called. Anyway, the plastic will melt if I boil it.

[Emmabob.]

if its got rust on, i wouldnt risk it.

[ebec11]

Unfortunately, it's going to be really hard for me not to use said object because of the obsessiveness...I think it's my Autism manifesting, I'm frustrated.

[Emmabob.]

is there any way u could distract yourself? using something which is rusty is probably gonna result in a nasty infection.

[Cbear]

I would avoid using that object (if you can't stop altogether) because as has been said it could give you a bad infection and if that's left untreated it can make you very sick. I hope your urges pass soon so you feel better.

[Duck]

Scrubbing with wire wool might help with the rust?
Maybe if you did boil it so you can't use it, or find some other way to get rid of it, might be safest.

[kbeth]

I've heard you can soak stuff in vinegar or rub with a mixture of baking soda/lemon juice to remove rust. And scrubbing it with a wire brush or wire wool, etc. Haven't tried it myself though.

[effervescence]

I'd probably scrub it as said above to get the rust off and soak it in a solution of water with a teaspoon of bleach in for an hour or so then RINSE REALLY WELL and dry thoroughly.

[ebec11]

I didn't think of this before, I might replace the rusted part, it comes out...not sure where I would get one though, especially without anybody knowing. Thanks for the help guys!

[Jetforce]

Also hope you've had a tetanus injection last 5yrs....