| Biological microscopes can last a lifetime. Why | | | | microscope. After all, you do not want to damage |
| wouldn't they, considering their price tags? | | | | it with something trivial like bread crumbs or |
| Truly, this beautiful piece of equipment is truly an | | | | remnants of jell-o after all the effort you have |
| investment. And like all investments, biological | | | | exerted in making sure that it is kept safe. |
| microscopes should be protected and taken good | | | | How to Store Your Microscope |
| care of. How do you achieve this? Simple! You | | | | Anyone who owns a microscope will tell you the |
| have to learn how to effectively handle and store | | | | same thing: dust is the enemy! At least, to your |
| your microscope. After all, an expensive, high | | | | instrument's lenses. That is way biological |
| quality, top of the line equipment such as this | | | | microscopes must always be covered when not |
| needs all the TLC (that's 'tender loving care', in | | | | in use. A vinyl or plastic cover is the way to go. |
| case you did not know) it can get! | | | | Of course, it goes without saying that your |
| How to Handle Your Microscope | | | | microscope must always be placed on a sturdy |
| When moving a microscope from one place to | | | | table or desk to avoid the risk of falls. |
| another, the goal is to do your best not to hit it | | | | If you do not have a secure surface to store |
| against anything along the way. To accomplish | | | | your microscope on, you can go the DIY route |
| this, you must always use both hands when | | | | by getting one of those plastic containers from |
| moving biological microscopes. One hand can lift | | | | Rubbermaid with a lid and handles - you know, the |
| the microscope by the arm, while the other hand | | | | kind you can from Wal-Mart. Make sure it's large |
| should support the base of the instrument. | | | | enough for your microscope with room to spare |
| Carrying the microscope this way will ensure that | | | | because you will need to put a piece of foam at |
| you carry it carefully at all times. | | | | the bottom of the container and a soft piece of |
| Now, your microscope might look simple enough | | | | fabric like a clean dish towel on top of it to create |
| in stature, but you should know that there is | | | | a great cushion for your instrument. This way, |
| roughly 15 to 20 lenses within its structure, all | | | | your microscope isn't only protected from dust, |
| arranged in such a way to achieve optimum | | | | it's also protected from impact. |
| magnification. It is, therefore, prudent to make | | | | Yes, biological microscopes are indeed well-worth |
| sure that you set it down on a table or any | | | | the investment. But it does take two to tango, so |
| surface carefully and even gently. You may | | | | ensuring optimum performance and the maximum |
| loosen parts and jar lenses if you are in the habit | | | | mileage will also require a great deal of |
| of banging your microscope around. | | | | commitment from your part. Follow these steps, |
| Lastly, do wash your hands before handling your | | | | and it will definitely be worth your while. |