Inoculating loops and wires (needles) are used to aseptically transfer microbes.
Test tube brushes are used to clean out test tubes while test tube holders permit safe holding of tubes that are hot enough to damage skin.
Bibulous paper 
is used to blot slides dry before viewing with the microscope.
Lens paper cleans microscope lenses without scratching the delicate surface of the lens.
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| 1. inoculating loop | 2. inoculating wire (needle) | 3. test tube brush |
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| 4. test tube holder | 5. bibulous paper | 6. lens paper |
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