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What are the methods of sterilization in a salon?
There are three main types of sterilisation that are used in salon equipment:
- UV light.
- Moist heat.
- Dry heat.
What is the most effective method of sterilization in a salon?
steam pressure autoclave
It destroys the proteins of pathogenic microorganisms, thus eliminating them completely. It affects not only active bacteria, viruses and fungi, but also their spore forms. The use of a steam pressure autoclave is the most effective and best known method for sterilizing instruments.
Why is it important to maintain standards of hygiene in a beauty salon?
It is the responsibility of everyone working in the salon to prevent the possible spread of infection or disease by using basic hygienic practices. The most important way to do this is to keep yourself and everything in the salon clean. We will focus on both hygiene in the salon and personal hygiene.
What are two methods used in a salon to ensure hygiene?
RULES OF SANITATION
- Keep all containers labeled and covered.
- Wash your own hands thoroughly before and after each treatment or spray your hands with antibacterial disinfectant.
- Use clean and sterile towels for each client.
- Implements and tools must be sterilized the following way:
- Wash implements in hot soapy water.
What are methods of sterilization?
Other Sterilization Methods
- Ionizing Radiation.
- Dry-Heat Sterilizers.
- Liquid Chemicals.
- Performic Acid.
- Filtration.
- Microwave.
- Glass Bead “Sterilizer”
- Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP®)
How important is sterilization technique in a beauty salon?
In the salon, sterilization is not really necessary. This process is only required on instruments entering the body cavity. This procedure is normally used in the medical and dental field. Some salons, however, do use heat or pressure to sterilize metal instruments.
How do salons maintain tools and equipment?
How to Sterilize Nail and Other Tools in a Salon
- Always Use the Appropriate Salon and Cosmetology Tools.
- Clean, Disinfect, and Sterilize Reusable Salon Tools.
- Throw Out Disposable Salon Items.
- Keep Your Salon Workspace Safe and Clean.
How do you maintain personal hygiene?
Personal hygiene includes:
- cleaning your body every day.
- washing your hands with soap after going to the toilet.
- brushing your teeth twice a day.
- covering your mouth and nose with a tissue (or your sleeve) when sneezing or coughing.
- washing your hands after handling pets and other animals.
How important it is to sanitize and sterilize the equipment in your salon?
Hairdressers need to disinfect tools and other implements to prevent the spread of bacteria, plant parasites or fungi that can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm, favus (a skin disease of the scalp). Animal parasites such as head lice and itch mites cause scalp infections such as pediculosis and scabies.