Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 22 of 100
Electrical clippers and trimmers that cannot be immersed in liquid should be:
a.Soaked fully in disinfectant
b.Never cleaned
c.Rinsed under running water
d.Cleaned of hair and disinfected with an EPA-registered spray or wipe designed for that use
Explanation
Because immersing an electrical tool would damage it and create a shock hazard, clipper blades are cleaned of hair and then treated with an approved disinfectant spray or wipe. Detachable blades may also be removed and disinfected separately per manufacturer directions.
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