Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 371 of 484
How often must a wet disinfectant solution (such as a quaternary ammonium bath) be changed in a salon?
a.Only weekly regardless of appearance
b.At least daily, and any time it becomes visibly contaminated or cloudy
c.Only when the bottle of concentrate runs out
d.Once a month after counting clients served
Explanation
Per 16 CCR §979, wet disinfectant solutions must be changed daily and immediately if visibly soiled or contaminated, to maintain the labeled antimicrobial potency.
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