Disinfection of hairdressing tools: rules and methods of processing

The services that beauty salons provide must be not only high-quality, but also safe. For example, sanitary standards must be followed, for example, the mandatory disinfection of hairdressing supplies. How to carry it out correctly?

Hairdressers and beauty salons are one of the most visited establishments. These institutions provide services when, in case of non-compliance with hygiene standards, there is a risk of infection of clients with various diseases. In order for infections not to be transmitted through tactile contact, as well as blood during the implementation of manicure, pedicure procedures and shaving, it is worthwhile regular disinfection of instruments. For this reason, strict sanitary standards are imposed on the craftsmen and their technical equipment.

Disinfection of hairdressing tools is a set of measures aimed at disinfecting devices with which the master works. Sanitary treatment prevents the transfer of pathogenic microorganisms from hairdressing and manicure equipment to the skin, mucous membranes, open wound surfaces of clients. When using non-sterile equipment, the master risks infecting the client with the following types of diseases:

• coccal infections: streptococcus, staphylococcus;
• head lice;
• fungal infections of the skin and its appendages;
• herpes virus;
• hepatitis
• syphilis;
• HIV

Despite the fact that beauty salons and hairdressers are not medical organizations, their work is regulated by SanPiN and SES norms. These standards indicate the requirements for the location of the cabinet, the working conditions of specialists, as well as storage, disinfection, use of tools and equipment. According to the requirements and norms of SanPiN, The hairdresser's office should be both a separate room, and part of the salon, hairdresser. Furniture in service offices should be disinfected with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral measures.

At the master’s workplace, cosmetics and decor elements can be stored only for one shift. According to SanPiN and SES norms, preventive measures should be reduced to cleaning the cabinet, work area, disinfection, cleaning before sterilization and direct sterilization of work equipment. An important point in maintaining cleanliness is waste collection and disposal.

The process of disinfecting and sterilizing work equipment for the hairdresser is very important and necessary to provide safe beauty services. For this purpose, specialized equipment is used.

This benchtop sterilization unit is stationary equipment cabinets in beauty salons. Devices that are placed inside the sterilizer are disinfected by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from a specially mounted lamp. Due to the dimensions of the disinfection unit, it can handle and store 10 units of inventory.

A flask for disinfection is considered an excellent option for disinfecting hairdressing tools. by immersion. This procedure is quite convenient, since scissors, combs, tweezers and more can be placed in the flask as a whole. The container for disinfection is made of high quality glass, which is resistant to aggressive chemicals. For disinfection, immersion of instruments in a flask will be quite enough for a few minutes. Then the accessories should be removed and laid out on a clean surface.

Designed for the process of disinfecting scissors and razors. The dry sterilization method ensures that instruments do not suffer from corrosion and can retain their functional qualities for a long time. In a dry heat can be disinfected equipment designed for eyelash extensions. The usability of this unit is facilitated by the presence of light indicators.

This equipment designed to disinfect hairdresser tools is capable of exclude the possibility of infection of customers with dangerous diseases in the provision of services. This capacity takes up little space, but at the same time it copes with its functions perfectly.

Substances that are of a chemical nature and are intended for disinfecting equipment are called disinfectants. They render bacteriostatic, bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal effects. The most popular in hairdressing can include the following funds.

The disinfector is available in the form of a concentrate with a bright blue color and a subtle smell. The substance must be diluted and applied strictly according to the instructions for use. Alaminol is able to destroy candida fungi, tuberculous mycobacteria, acute respiratory viral infections, hepatitis viruses, herpes, HIV, as well as rota-, entero- and polioviruses. According to the instructions, a solution of this substance can be used for medical purposes during the disinfection process.

To disinfect inventory that rotates, you can use disinfectant solutions. Hairdressing tools are immersed in diluted disinfectants, which after exposure become safe for people.

"Avantsept-spray" is a tool that is designed for quick disinfection of a small surface or a small amount of equipment. The substance can be used to treat surfaces that are resistant to alcohol and water. Application of the spray is based on irrigation until the surface is completely moistened.

Before accepting a client, the hairdresser must inspect the person, paying attention to the condition of the nails, skin, hair. If signs of infectious ailments or pathologies are found, for example, redness, peeling, the presence of wounds and ulcers on the skin, as well as deformation of the nail plates, then the visitor should be denied service.

Sanitation is an important process in the provision of hairdressing services. Masters should know how to quickly process the inventory, making it safe for the subsequent client, as well as how to carry out in-depth disinfection and sterilization. The disinfection process begins with washing the instruments with a half percent soapy hot solution. Sterilize the devices with a brush, not forgetting the subsequent rinsing of the equipment under running water.

The following disinfection procedure may include such activities.

1. Physical disinfection. In this case, disinfection is carried out by boiling or calcining. In this way, the primary processing of razors is carried out.
2. Chemical disinfection processing of devices with ethyl alcohol, chloramine solution, formaldehyde, triacide and other antiseptics is included.

Chemical processing can be carried out by wiping scissors, razors, tweezers, tweezers with disinfectants. The final stage of disinfection is the treatment with a sterilizer in the form of a dry heat, an ultraviolet unit, a flask.

On how to properly disinfect hairdressing tools, see further.