There are different sterilisation methods used mainly in medicine, dentistry, laboratory, pharmacy and similar fields. These methods offer us many different ways of killing or eliminating deadly bacteria, viruses and harmful pathogens.

With so many options, how do you choose the appropriate sterilisation method? Your decision will depend on many different parameters, including

1) Determine the purpose of sterilisation:  There are differences between sterilisation in the laboratory and sterilisation in hospitals. Also, the requirements for sterilisation in the pharmaceutical industry will be completely different from others. Therefore, each industry and application has its own requirements.

2) Material to be sterilised: The content and properties of the material to be sterilised must be taken into account. Whether it is sensitive to heat, moisture, gas or radiation should be determined.

3) Microorganisms: The nature of the microorganisms to be destroyed or eliminated.

4) Other Aspects: Time, safety and budget.​