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1. BRUSH OR COMB
DISINFECTION PROCEDURES

2. Steps to Disinfecting Combs/Brushes
 Step 1: Remove all hair from the comb or brush
 Step 2: Wash the brush or comb thoroughly with soap and
water to remove any dirt, grease or oil
 Step 3: Rinse the brush or comb thoroughly and pat dry to
avoid dilution when immersed in disinfectant

3. Steps to Disinfecting Combs/Brushes
 Step 4: Immerse the brush or comb completely
in disinfecting solution
 Step 5: Remove the brush or comb with
forceps, tongs or gloved hands
 Step 6: Store in a disinfected, dry, covered
container or cabinet until needed

4. Ultrasonic cleaners use high frequency sound
waves to create a cleansing action that cleans
areas on implements or tools that are difficult
to reach with a brush. Hand cleaning is
eliminated through the use of ultrasonic
cleaners.
Ultrasonic cleaner

5. Disinfection Guidelines and Procedures
Any easy way to remember if you need to use sanitation or
disinfection procedures is to tell yourself, “Implements that
come in contact with a client must be discarded or
disinfected.”
The following is an overview of the primary infection control
procedures used for disinfection in the cosmetology environment:
 Disinfect combs and brushes after each use
 Change chemical solutions in disinfectant containers regularly
 Disinfect unplugged electrical appliances by spraying or wiping
with a regulatory agency approved solution

6. Disinfection Guidelines and Procedures
 Wash, rinse, dry and disinfect by complete immersion, all
cosmetology, nail care, esthetic and electrolysis tools and
metal implements after each use in an approved. In most
cases, an EPA- registered, broad spectrum bactericidal,
virucidal, fungicidal and pseudomonacidal disinfectant is
used to ensure safety even in the case of exposer to blood
or body fluids
 Discard emery boards, cosmetic sponges and orangewood
sticks after each use or give to client, unless the
manufacturer has specified that the product used can be
disinfected.

7. Disinfection Guidelines and Procedures
 Store all disinfected tools in a dry, covered
container or cabinet.
 Dispose of sharp objects in a sealable, rigid
container
 Ensure that all disinfecting products are labeled
properly

8. Disinfection Guidelines and Procedures
 Label and properly store prepared commercial
disinfecting products. Even though your floor may be
clean never pick up an implement that you have
dropped. Always continue your services with
clean, disinfected materials and implements.