Abstract: A container for holding and disinfecting invasive medical instruments, such as hypodermic needles and scalpels. The container includes a cylindrical side wall and a bottom wall defining an enclosure with an open upper end. A layer of sand is placed in the container to give the container stability. An open cell foam layer saturated with a disinfecting solution is placed on the sand layer to provide a disinfecting medium. A sealing membrane is positioned over the foam layer to prevent the fluid in the foam layer from escaping from the container. A fibrous cork layer is positioned on the membrane at the open end of the container. The medical instruments are inserted into the container through the cork layer and the sealing membrane such that a contaminated end of the instrument is positioned within the foam layer. The disinfecting fluid in the foam layer kills various viruses and germs, and the cork layer holds the instrument in place.