Cleaning the pipet

Prepare a solution of soapy water in a beaker. Draw the solution into the pipet, and wet the walls. Do not get the mouth of the pipet wet! Drain the wash water.

Put distilled water into another beaker. Draw distilled water into the pipet and rinse out the soapy water. Rinse several times to remove all soap residue.

DO NOT attempt to fill the pipet by running water from the tap directly into the mouth of the pipet.