Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 17 of 100
Your last client has left and there is filing dust and a smear of lotion on the manicure table and the armrest. What is the correct procedure before the next client?
a.Cover the table with a clean towel and begin the next service
b.Spray disinfectant over the dust and wipe it off right away
c.Vacuum the dust and wipe the table with a damp paper towel
d.Clean the surfaces with soap and water first, then apply disinfectant and let it stay wet for the label's contact time
Explanation
A work surface must be cleaned of dust, lotion and product residue before the disinfectant goes on, and the disinfectant then has to remain visibly wet for the labeled contact time. Wiping it off immediately ends the contact time before it can kill anything. Covering soil with a towel or only damp-wiping leaves the contamination sitting under the next client's hands.
Law Reference: California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Health and Safety Regulations (CCR Title 16)Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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