Help Blade?

[Salty!]

Tw // self harm (i dont think i have to put a tw for this on this site, but i will anyways.)

What is the best way to sterilize/clean the blade I found, and will use? It's from a pencil sharpener, If that's important.

 

[meowtistic]

boil it in water, best way to properly sterilize and clean a blade and ensure rust is not an issue

 

[CicadaShell]

boil it in water, best way to properly sterilize and clean a blade and ensure rust is not an issue

How do you prevent rust? I've wanted to clean my blade for awhile too but I don't know much about how rusting works.

 

[rabbitlettuce]

I always use rubbing alcohol. If I'm really suspicious of germs, i'll use boiling water too.