Cleaning and Disinfecting Equipment
Clean and disinfect tools after each client according to the policies of your state's cosmetology board. Some common steps for cleaning and disinfecting tools are:
- Always wear the right gloves for the product you are using while cleaning and handling disinfectants or tools soaked in disinfectant.
Dry tools with a clean cloth.
- Wash tools with soap and water. Use a scrub if needed.
- Soak tools in an EPA-registered disinfectant for 10-30 minutes, according to manufacturer directions. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when mixing the product ratios.
- Rinse tools in clean water.
- Dry tools with a clean cloth.
- Store all disinfected tools in a clean, covered area. Only use ultraviolet (UV) sanitizing boxes to store clean and disinfected reusable metal tools. The UV boxes do not disinfect tools.
Disinfect foot basins and spas after each client and at the end of the day.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-4. Clean and disinfect tools after each client according to _____.
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