Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 7 of 100
Midway through a busy Saturday you notice the disinfectant in your jar has turned cloudy with bits of nail dust floating in it. What is required?
a.Add fresh concentrate to the jar to strengthen what is already there
b.Empty the jar, clean it, and mix a fresh batch according to the label
c.Strain the debris out and keep using the same solution
d.Keep using it until closing time and change it at the end of the day
Explanation
Cloudy or visibly dirty solution is no longer effective and must be discarded and replaced with a freshly mixed batch, and the container itself has to be cleaned. Topping off or straining does not restore the kill power, because organic soil neutralizes the active ingredient. Waiting until closing means every client until then receives tools that were never truly disinfected.
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