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A
DDITIONAL
I
NFORMATION ABOUT
D
ISINFECTANTS AND
D
ETERGENT
C
LEANERS
A. EPA registered liquid disinfectants used in the salon:
i. Must have the words ‘bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal’ and ‘hospital’ on the label.
ii. Must be mixed, used, stored and disposed of according to manufacturer’s label instructions.
*It is against Federal Law to use an EPA registered disinfectant contrary to its label
.
iii. Must be prepared fresh every day and replaced immediately when the solution becomes
visibly contaminated.
iv. Are ineffective when proper cleaning is not performed before use.
v. Requires complete immersion in the correct amount of disinfectant for ten minutes after
cleaning of all visible residue. Complete immersion means enough liquid to cover all surfaces
of the item. Note: if the disinfectant manufacturer’s label requires a different immersion time
for soaking, you should always follow the label’s instructions.
vi. Spray disinfectants are for cleaning surfaces only and are not adequate for disinfecting tools
and pedicure equipment in the salon.
B. EPA Registered hospital “one-step” cleaner/ disinfectants may be used for disinfecting pedicure
equipment if:
i. They are EPA registered, hospital, bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal and have the words
‘one-step’ on the label.
ii. Tools and equipment are first cleaned of large amounts of residue.
iii. Are used exactly as described by the manufacturer’s instructions.
C. All bottles and containers (other than the original manufacturers’ container) containing any
disinfectant must be properly labeled listing the contents, percentage solution (concentration) and
date of mixing.
D. Surfactant chelating detergents break down residue from pedicure products and are effective in
hard water. Hard water contains calcium and magnesium ions, which can inactivate disinfectants
and create residue films that are difficult for ordinary detergents to remove.
E. All brushes used to remove visible debris from the foot spa, tub or basin must be properly cleaned
and disinfected between each use.
F. You must record the time of each cleaning procedure in the salon pedicure cleaning log. Keep a
log available to show clients. It demonstrates that you regularly clean and disinfect your pedicure
equipment, to ensure the customer is protected.
G. Read and follow the instructions provided with the pedicure equipment to ensure proper use.
