What action should be taken to prevent carryover debris when finishing a run in the water bath?

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Keeping the water bath clean between runs is essential to prevent carryover debris. If bits of tissue or other debris remain in the bath, they can transfer to the next section ribbon or onto slides, causing artifacts, uneven staining, or poor adhesion. So removing all debris from the bath between runs ensures a clean surface for the next section and helps maintain consistent, high-quality results. Increasing the bath temperature won't remove debris and could distort sections, while adding more tissue would simply introduce more debris and raise the risk of carryover.