November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A cleaner that works in hard water; when used properly, chelating surfactants act like “microscopic scrub brushes” and remove biofilm (a thin layer of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that coat surfaces) from the inside of the tubing in pedi spas.
Keywords: chemicals disinfection
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Demonstrating the ability to kill bacteria.
Keywords: disinfection
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Single-cell, vegetable-like organisms; some bacteria are capable of causing disease.
Keywords: bacteria disinfection nail diseases
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
An autoclave is a machine that uses steam pressure to sterilize metal implements.
Keywords: autoclaves disinfection legislation
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
A substance used to destroy bacteria, fungi, and viruses on human skin; antiseptics will not disinfect or sterilize metal nail care instruments.
Keywords: disinfection
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Antimicrobial refers to a substance that controls the growth or spread of microorganisms.
Keywords: antimicrobial disinfection sanitation
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Of or relating to a substance that inhibits the growth of fungi.
Keywords: disinfection
November 19, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Of or relating to a substance that counteracts or kills bacteria.
Keywords: disinfection
September 30, 2012
| Encyclopedia
An agent capable of destroying fungus.
Keywords: disinfection
May 25, 2012
| Encyclopedia
An EPA-registered disinfectant is a disinfectant that has been registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Keywords: disinfection EPA
November 9, 2011
| Article
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 6, 2011
| Article
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.
Keywords: autoclaves career handbook disinfection implement disinfection marketing/promotions
January 1, 2011
| Product
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
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
Stock up on these hard surface and implement cleaners, then be sure to talk up your sanitation and disinfection practices to your clientele. If you strictly follow the instructions on the product labels, you’ll be well on your way to keeping your clients safe — and sold on your salon.
Keywords: disinfection salon sanitation sanitation
