Abstract: Methods and compositions are contemplated which may be used to clean an instrument while minimizing the effects of corrosion upon these instruments. The composition may comprise an anticorrosive agent and an antiseptic. The combination of an anticorrosive agent of methylene blue and an antiseptic of chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, povidone iodine, sodium hypochlorite, isopropyl alcohol, citric acid, or combinations thereof has been found to give effectual cleaning results upon contaminated instruments. The compositions and methods may be configured so as to achieve sterilization of the instrument. The compositions may further comprise additional components including an antibiotic, a tracer solution or tracer solutions, an adjuvant, and an indicator component.