Under California Board rules for equipment sanitation, non-electrical multiuse implements (combs, shears, clipper guards) must be:
a.Rinsed in hot tap water and reused immediately
b.Cleaned to remove debris, then fully immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant for the manufacturer's contact time before reuse
c.Stored in a UV cabinet, which counts as disinfection
d.Wiped quickly with an alcohol pad only when visibly dirty
Explanation
California Board sanitation rules require non-electrical multiuse tools to be cleaned of visible debris and then disinfected by full immersion in an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant for the contact time on the label. UV cabinets are not disinfection.
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