If you are a parent and have a child that loves Lego's and building, then you know the amount of bacteria and germs that may accumulate on those pieces. With the recent challenges centered around COVID-19, we at STEMbotics Learning Center are committed to ensure that all of our Lego pieces and equipment are thoroughly sanitized. Please view the materials, steps and video to learn about how we sanitize our equipment. You may also use these steps to sanitize your Lego pieces at home.
Join the Germ Free Bots Initiative: Sanitizing Lego's with Vinegar
Materials Needed:
White Vinegar - 1/4 cup
Hot Water - 1 cup
Measuring Cup
Plastic Bin
Drying Towels
Cleaning Towel
Gloves
Face Mask
Sanitizing Your Bot Steps:
Put on your gloves
Pour 1/4 cup of vinegar into a plastic bin
Pour 1 cup of hot water into a plastic bin
Pour dirty Lego pieces in hot water and vinegar mixture.
Allow the pieces to soak for 10 minutes.
Pour off original water and refill with hot water. Then, drain again.
Dry pieces thoroughly.
Place them back in your bin.
Enjoy germ and bacteria free Lego pieces!
“Our children must never lose their zeal for building a better world.” ~Mary McLeod Bethune
Until next time...
Be Great,
Ursela
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