Safety
Must be done prior to disinfecting
Cleaning
The general term for harmful organisms that cause infectious disease
Pathogens
The effectiveness in which a disinfect kills microorganisms when used according to product labels
Efficacy
The time an item must be submerged within a disinfectant unless specified differently by the product label
10 minutes
The two types of regulatory agencies
State and Federal
Worn during the process of disinfecting in order to ensure safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism
Virus
Extensively used as a disinfect in the salon to cover large surface areas, also known as bleach
Sodium Hypochlorite
Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on multiple people even after exposure to blood or bodily fluids
Multiuse
Regulates all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Tracks all equipment usage, cleaning, disinfecting, testing, and salon maintenance
Logbook
Colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body
Biofilms
The amount of visibly moist time required to be effective against pathogens listed on the product label
Contact Time
After use on a client, all towels, capes, and linen must first undergo this process before being used again
Properly Laundered
Also known as statutes
Laws
The term regarding infected clients showing no symptoms or signs of infection
Asymptomatic
Bloodborne pathogen that causes disease and damages the liver
Hepatitis
An advanced formulation of quaternary ammonium compounds working together to dramatically increase the effectiveness of the disinfectant
Multiple Quats
Items that must be cleaned and disinfected using an EPA-registered disinfectant as they cannot be immersed in liquid
Electrical Tools
Addresses issues relating to the handling, mixing, and disposing of products
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and bodily fluids are potentially infectious
Standard Precautions
Fungal infection characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of hair follicles
Tinea Capitis
Powerful disinfectants known as tuberculocidal containing a very high pH which can be damaging to the skin and eyes
Phenolic Disinfectants
Breaks down stubborn films and removes residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks, making them effective when cleaning foot spas
Chelating Soaps
Must be obtained from the manufacturer or distributor for every professional product in a salon
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)