Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 7 of 100
How should combs and brushes be handled before being placed in disinfectant solution?
a.Hair and debris should be removed and they should be washed with soap and water
b.They should be placed in the solution still full of hair
c.They should be heated in a microwave
d.They should be wiped with a dry towel only
Explanation
Loose hair and product must be removed and the tools cleaned with soap and water before immersion. Otherwise organic debris protects microbes and weakens the disinfectant, defeating the process.
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