Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 4 of 100
Which statement about sterilization is accurate for a nail salon?
a.A salon disinfectant sterilizes implements if you leave them soaking overnight
b.Sterilization destroys all microbial life including bacterial spores and requires equipment such as an autoclave
c.Sterilizing and sanitizing mean the same thing
d.Boiling implements in water for five minutes sterilizes them
Explanation
Sterilization destroys every form of microbial life, spores included, and requires an autoclave; it is not required for California nail services. Leaving tools in disinfectant longer does not turn disinfection into sterilization. Sanitizing is only the soap-and-water removal of soil, and boiling does not reliably destroy spores.
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