(d) Rinse the kit in the disinfectant solution in the third can.
e. Disinfection Prior to Use. If a mess kit becomes soiled between meals, it
should be cleaned and sterilized before use, preferably by immersion in boiling water.
In addition to killing any bacteria present and removing dust, the boiling water heats the
mess kit and helps to keep the food warm.
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