Between two pedicure clients, the foot spa basin must be:
a.Cleaned of debris, then disinfected with an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant for the contact time on the label
b.Refilled with fresh water without any cleaning
c.Rinsed with warm water only
d.Wiped with a dry towel and re-used immediately
Explanation
California sanitation rules require foot spas to be drained, cleaned of all visible debris, and disinfected with an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant between every client, leaving the disinfectant in contact for the time stated on the product label.
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