Hair ServicesQuestion 174 of 484
Under California sanitation rules for licensees, what must happen to shears and combs between two clients?
a.Wipe with a dry towel only
b.Rinse under cold water only
c.Soak in a glass of tap water
d.Clean of debris and then disinfect with an EPA-registered hospital-level disinfectant per label directions
Explanation
California sanitation rules require that nonelectrical tools that touch a client be cleaned of debris and then disinfected with an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant according to label directions before they are used on another client. A dry wipe, plain water rinse, or tap water soak does not satisfy this standard.
Law Reference: 16 CCR §979Practice all 484 questions free — no signup required.
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