Tools & Equipment
This machine uses sound waves to clean tools and equipment.
What is an ultrasonic unit?
This process removes visible dirt, debris, and some germs from tools.
What is cleaning?
This type of disinfectant can kill the bacteria that cause tuberculosis.
What is a tuberculocidal disinfectant?
These are specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against hazards.
What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
Chemical agents that reduce or prevent growth of germs on living tissue.
What are antiseptics?
This device uses steam under pressure to sterilize equipment.
What is an autoclave?
Always perform this check to spot open wounds before starting a service.
What is a hair and skin analysis?
This common household product must be EPA registered to be used as a salon disinfectant.
What is bleach?
Single-use hand protection that must be changed between clients.
What are gloves?
This process destroys all microbial life, including spores.
What is sterilization?
Tools without pores or openings, which can be disinfected effectively.
What are nonporous tools?
This agency registers and regulates disinfectants used in salons.
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?
The process of mixing water with a concentrate to reach proper strength.
What is dilution?
This type of glove is recommended over latex due to allergy risks.
What are nitrile gloves?
A resistant form of bacteria that survives harsh conditions.
What is a spore?
These documents provide information on safe use and hazards of chemicals.
What are SDS (Safety Data Sheets)?
If a tool is dropped during a service, you must do this before using it again.
What is disinfect it properly?
The ability of a product to produce the desired effect.
What is efficacy?
Contact with broken skin, blood, or body fluids during a service.
What is an exposure incident?
This process uses chemical agents to destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on nonporous surfaces.
What is disinfecting?
A type of disinfectant commonly used in salons for nonporous surfaces.
What are Quats (Quaternary Ammonium Compounds)?
To prevent scalding at the shampoo bowl, you should test water here before applying it to a client.
What is the inside of your wrist?
These strong disinfectants can be harmful to skin and surfaces and are now rarely required.
What are phenolic disinfectants?
The proper removal of gloves includes this step to avoid contamination.
What is invert the cuffs and remove inside-out?
The act of fully covering tools or equipment with liquid disinfectant.
What is immersion?