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Are there natural alternatives out there for cleaning and disinfecting the whirlpool spa chair that are effective?

May 30, 2006 | Bookmark +

Are there natural alternatives out there for cleaning and disinfecting the whirlpool spa chair that are effective? We are currently using an EPA-registered aerosol spray made for this purpose, but I find the fumes unbearable and I am concerned they are unhealthy to inadvertently inhale.

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When it comes to cleaning and disinfecting the whirlpool footspa basin and pipes, an EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity must be used. I often hear concerns about the strong smell of the disinfectant, but I am not aware of any disinfectants that meet the requirements and also have a better or less harsh smell.

When cleaning the other parts of the chair and other areas in the salon, I can recommend a brand of cleaning products found at Target called “Method.” These are cleaning products — not disinfecting products. Method products contain no harsh chemicals and are biodegradable and non-toxic. The containers are made of recyclable materials. The products clean very well and smell great. — Marianne Light is the owner of Salon Compliance Consulting in Fullerton, Calif.

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What’s the cause of the pinkish-red oval area on the pad of my client’s toes?

I have a client who has a recurring problem with her fourth toes during the winter months. Both of her “ring finger” toes develop a pinkish-red oval area on the pad. Then a month later, when I see her again, the skin has become dry and hard like a callus, with the layers of skin peeling away to reveal a deeper, dark epicenter.  It’s extremely painful for her and, needless to say, we do not touch it. But it clears up in the summer when she’s wearing open-toed sandals, so I suspect it has to be due to the boots she wears in the winter. Plus she never puts lotion on her feet or uses a foot file in between visits. What do you think causes this?

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What are the big white spots on my natural-nail client’s nails?

I have a client who has been with me for about two years. She used to wear acrylic nails but has been a natural nail client for eight months or so. She has these white spots on her nails — big spots that are dry, but not flaky, right in the middle of the nail. I did try to buff them lightly but they do not come off or grow off. I had a new client come in last week who had the same on her toenails. She said it started after she had a pedicure done at another salon. Can you help?

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