You will place the item that you need to clean into the ultrasonic cleaner. You will also place the solution into the cleaner. Again, this could be tap water, but for greater effect, you will likely want to use a better quality solvent. You can then turn on the machine and set the frequency and the time. Most of the time, it is possible to clean the items in between three to six minutes. However, the cycle can last much longer based on the object you are cleaning.