Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 18 of 100
A facial steamer has been used all week with tap water and now shows mineral scale. What is the correct maintenance approach?
a.Continue using it, since scale does not affect the client
b.Empty and clean the unit per manufacturer directions, descale it, and refill with distilled water
c.Add a splash of implement disinfectant to the water reservoir
d.Boil the reservoir water for ten minutes before each use
Explanation
Steamers are maintained per the manufacturer's instructions, cleaned and descaled on schedule, and filled with distilled water to prevent mineral buildup that can cause spitting of hot water onto a client. Ignoring scale creates a burn hazard. Implement disinfectant is never added to a reservoir that produces breathable vapor, and boiling does not remove minerals.
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