How and how to sterilize manicure tools?

Beautiful manicure is an integral part of the image of a modern woman. The high speed of life and the presence of a huge number of cases force women to turn more often not to specialists in beauty salons, but to masters who come directly to the client’s home or carry out procedures in private apartments. Many representatives of the weaker sex prefer the second version of the manicure, which not only saves time, but also significantly reduces financial costs.

Most clients do not pay attention to the conditions under which this procedure is carried out, whether all the requirements for sterilization and disinfection of working tools are observed. A negligent attitude to this issue can negatively affect a woman’s health. Unprocessed manicure tools are carriers of dangerous diseases that are transmitted from a sick visitor to a healthy one.

Disinfection and sterilization of all working tools are mandatory procedures that must be performed after each manicure and pedicure procedure. It is necessary to disinfect not only scissors and nail files, but also the working surface of the table, baths for legs and hands, razors, and ottomans for legs must be sprayed with a special solution. Particular attention should be paid to the use of razor blades, which should only be disposable. Reuse of the cutting tool is not permitted.Specialists pay special attention to the sterilization process, which destroys all possible microorganisms. There are several sterilization methods:

• thermal;
• chemical;
• quartz;
• ultrasound.

Before starting the process of processing devices, it is necessary to find out what type of materials was used in the manufacture of tools. There are two types of materials:

• porous - nail files, buffs, napkins, sponges, cotton pads, orange sticks, paper towels (these products are not sterilized);
• non-porous - manicure scissors, tweezers, milling cutters, brushes (disinfection and sterilization are carried out after each procedure).

Disinfection - a set of specific measures that allow you to remove dangerous viruses and bacteria not only from working tools, but also from the surface of the floor, table and other interior items, equipment and supplies. Disinfect devices only in special protective clothing, strictly observing all safety rules. Treated kits must be stored in sealed sterile containers. It is strictly forbidden to use this procedure for the treatment of the skin of the hands and nails.

The method of cold disinfection using ultraviolet lamps is ineffective and is used only for hairdresser tools. Processing of manicure sets with UV devices will not ensure the destruction of bacteria and germs, therefore it is used only to prevent re-contamination of containers with sterile instruments. For cold disinfection also use a different gas.

To carry out all the necessary disinfecting measures, chemical manufacturers produce a wide range of products. Most disinfectants can be used immediately after purchase, but there are solutions that must be diluted before use. This procedure should be performed by a person who has the necessary set of knowledge, and this manipulation should be carried out in accordance with all the recommendations indicated on the package.

Chemicals should be stored in containers with lids. The presence of marking is a mandatory requirement of regulatory authorities. On the capacity of each solution should be indicated full information about the name of the drug, its concentration, purpose, date of production. It is strictly forbidden to use chemicals whose expiration date has already expired. The use of modern special solutions makes it possible not only to disinfect the instruments, but also to carry out their minimal sterilization.

Sterilization is the final stage of the processing of manicure tools, which makes it possible to eliminate all types of microorganisms. On the shelves of specialized stores you can see several types of sterilization apparatus.

• Autoclave. Processing of tools is carried out with steam at a temperature of 140 degrees for 25 minutes. Heating and cooling of the device lasts no more than 20 minutes.
• Ultrasonic. Used only for tools made of metal. The processing period lasts 35 minutes.
• Chemical. Contains special solutions in which manicure devices are immersed for one hour.

• UV For the processing of non-metallic devices, it is necessary to use ultraviolet ionizing devices. In these devices, you can sterilize nail files, orange sticks, as well as plastic devices.Only clean and disinfected devices must be placed in the sterilizer for a period of not more than 120 seconds.
• Ball. Glasperlen sterilizers consist of small glass balls that are heated to a temperature of 300 degrees. The sterilization procedure consists in immersing the metal cutting parts of the instrument in heated balls. The whole process takes no more than 30 seconds. Disadvantages: the need for regular replacement of balls, sterilization of only the cutting surface.

Before starting sterilization, you need to perform several manipulations:

• filling the tank with quartz balls;
• heating the device to the desired temperature;
• placing tools after turning off the indicator

Preliminary preparation of manicure devices:

• mechanical removal of residues of skin, nails and other particles;
• disinfectant solution irrigation;
• drying instruments at room temperature in the open air.

Special disinfecting treatment should be applied not only to working tools, but also to indoor air. To prevent the spread of various viruses and bacteria, each beauty salon should have bactericidal ultraviolet irradiators and disinfectants. Opening hours must be recorded in a special journal. An antiseptic liquid should be on the desktop of each master, which allows you to remove dangerous bacteria from the surface of the skin and nail plate and does not allow them to multiply. The duration of this composition is two hours. With this tool, it is necessary to process not only the client's hands, but also the master.

In the working cosmetic bag of each master there should be a first-aid kit, which consists of the following drugs:

• medical alcohol;
• iodine;
• medical patch;
• sterile bandage;
• latex gloves;
• potassium permanganate solution.

The process of processing manicure tools in specialized beauty salons consists of several stages:

• disinfectant treatment;
• cleaning;
• sterilization.

At the first stage of disinfection, it destroys all types of viruses, bacteria, various fungal spores and other pathogenic pathogens. All tools, equipment, inventory, as well as the hands of the master and client go through this processing. For all surfaces, there are special chemicals. Use all solutions in accordance with the instructions on the package.

The second stage of processing involves mechanical removal from the surface of the instruments of particles of skin, nails, gel and varnish residues under a stream of cold running water. In elite beauty salons, this process is carried out using special devices with ultrasound. Ultrasound removes contaminants from all inaccessible places, and the rinsing process lasts at least 5 minutes. After sterilization, all bacteria and microorganisms are removed. This stage of processing is carried out using special apparatuses, the choice of which depends on the material of manufacturing tools.

The high cost of sterilization devices does not allow them to be acquired by fashionistas who take care of their nails on their own.To process tools used by one person, it is necessary to wipe objects with medical alcohol after each procedure, and not less than once a month to boil them in distilled or purified water. In the event that the devices are used by several people, then it is necessary to boil after each use, and hands before manicure should be treated with antiseptic solutions or washed with antibacterial cosmetic soap.

The boiling process can be replaced by placing appliances in a hot oven. This method is effective not only for sterilizing cans for preservation, but also for manicure sets. Dry and hot air effectively kills all dangerous microorganisms. Before the procedure, you must prepare the following inventory:

• dishwashing detergent solution;
• iron tweezers;
• metal oven;
• kitchen potholders.

In an oven heated to 200 degrees, it is necessary to place the washed and dried working tools. Metal appliances should not touch each other. The sterilization period is 20 minutes. The tool sheet should only be removed with special kitchen gloves to prevent burns. This processing method can only be used for iron devices. Do not cool tools in cold water.

Comprehensive inspections of beauty salons revealed the presence of a large number of gross violations of sanitary standards: the lack of medical books for workers, the lack of disinfectants and sterilization devices, the use of chemicals without permits and quality certificates, the lack of necessary sets of sterilized tools, and non-compliance with the rules for processing manicure sets. Before starting the procedure, you must always check with the administrator about the compliance of the level of services provided with all sanitary standards. The right choice of salon is the key to maintaining health and obtaining high-quality manicure.

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