November 9, 2011
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A is for apple, unless you are a nail tech on the frontlines of client safety. Join in an alphabetical micro-tour of how we clean up.
Keywords: autoclaves disinfection handwashing implement disinfection salon sanitation
June 15, 2011
| Encyclopedia
Antimicrobial refers to a substance that controls the growth or spread of microorganisms
Keywords: antimicrobial disinfection sanitation
June 6, 2011
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We all need to make a concerted effort to help shift the public’s negative views of nail salons. Your station, pedicure chair, and implements must be cleaned before each client. And the thing is, it’s not that difficult to follow standard procedures. Here, we’ve included a checklist of the basics you should be following.
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January 2, 2011
| Encyclopedia
An autoclave is a machine that uses steam pressure to sterilize metal implements
Keywords: autoclaves disinfection legislation
January 1, 2011
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Distributed exclusively by Spilo Worldwide, the Sani-Care line off ers an added layer of protection after you’ve already cleaned and disinfected your foot tub per state board standards.
Keywords: disinfection pedicure sanitation sanitation Spilo
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
Disposable means designed to be thrown out after a single use.
Keywords: buffers disinfection files
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
demonstrating the ability to kill viruses
Keywords: disinfection
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
able to kill myco-bacterium tuberculosis
Keywords: disinfection
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
an acronym for Surface Active Agent; surfactants improve the wetting, absorption, or flow of a liquid on a solid surface
Keywords: chemicals disinfection
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
a device or method used as one of the separate steps necessary in the sterilization process
Keywords: disinfection
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
a multi-step process that achieves the complete destruction of all living organisms on an object or surface; sterilization is the highest of three levels of decontamination
Keywords: disinfection
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
an agent capable of killing or significantly reducing the number of disease-causing microorganisms on a surface, e.g. cleaning solutions and soaps
Keywords: disinfection
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
the ability to sanitize, or render a surface or object “safe” by general public health standards
Keywords: disinfection
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
the killing or significant reduction of the number of disease-causing microorganisms to levels that are considered safe by public health standards; sanitation is the lowest of three levels of decontamination
Keywords: disinfection
December 30, 2010
| Encyclopedia
containing pores or openings that will cause lower strength; polymers used in the nail industry are all classified as non-porous
Keywords: disinfection implements
