Electrical tools that cannot be fully immersed (such as clippers and trimmers) must be sanitized between clients by:
a.Soaking the entire machine, motor and all, in disinfectant
b.Wiping only the handle with a damp towel
c.Spraying the air around the machine with a deodorizer
d.Removing hair and debris, then disinfecting the blades and contact surfaces with an EPA-registered disinfectant per the manufacturer's instructions
Explanation
California Board rules and manufacturer instructions require that electrical tools be cleared of debris and that the blades and other client-contact surfaces be disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant. The motor housing is never immersed in liquid.
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