Sterilize canning jars of water for wound care, eye washes, and mixing fluid replacement solutions for infants and young children.
- Wash pint or quart canning jars with soap and hot water or wash in the dishwasher.
- Fill jars with clean tap water leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Process in a pressure canner at the pressure recommended for your altitude. Process for 20 minutes. Jars of water can be included in a canner of food and processed for the time recommended for the food if it is at least 20 minutes.
- When jars are cool, remove rings and allow the jars and rings to completely dry.
- Put rings back on the jars before storing to ensure they stay sealed.
- Store away from light with first aid supplies.
