Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 264 of 484
Metal cuticle nippers used on one client and then needed for the next client must be:
a.Wiped with a paper towel
b.Cleaned of debris, then fully immersed in an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant for the contact time on the label
c.Rinsed under hot tap water
d.Sprayed with a fragrance mist
Explanation
Reusable, non-porous metal tools must be cleaned of debris and then fully immersed in an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant for the contact time stated on the label. Wiping or rinsing does not disinfect.
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