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best practices for cleaning and disinfecting pedicure equipment Editor's note: The following recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting pedicure equipment were released by the Nail Manufacturers Council On Safety (www.probeauty.org/NMC) and the INTA in 2006. Nail technicians and salon owners should still refer to their state board regulations and follow state requirements if there is any conflict. These are recommended procedures for cleaning and disinfecting all types of pedicure equipment, including whirlpool units, air-jetted basins, pipe-less and all non-whirlpool basins, sinks, bowls, and tubs. In all cases described below, we recommend using an EPA-registered hospital liquid disinfectant that the label claims is a bactericide, virucide, and fungicide. Always record the time each cleaning procedure is performed in the salon pedicure cleaning log. whirlpool foot spas and air-jet basins After every client: salon safety guidelines 1. Drain all water from the basin. 2. Scrub all visible residue from the inside walls of the basin with a brush, liquid soap, and water. Use a clean and disinfected brush with a handle. (Brushes must be cleaned and disinfected after each use.) 3. Rinse the basin with clean water. 4. Refill the basin with clean water and circulate the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of EPAregistered hospital disinfectant through the basin for 10 minutes. 5. Drain, rinse, and wipe dry with a clean paper towel. At the end of every day: 1. Remove the screen and any other removable parts (a screwdriver may be necessary). 2. Clean the screen and other removable parts and the area behind these with a brush, liquid soap, and water to remove all visible residue and replace properly cleaned screen and other removable parts. 3. Fill the basin with warm water and chelating detergent (cleansers designed for use in hard water) and circulate the detergent through the spa system for five to 10 minutes (follow manufacturer's instructions). If excessive foaming occurs, discontinue circulation and let soak for the remainder of the 10 minutes. 4. Drain the soapy solution and rinse the basin. 5. Refill the basin with clean water and circulate the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of EPAregistered hospital disinfectant through the basin for 10 minutes. 6. Drain, rinse, and wipe dry with a clean paper towel. 7. Allow the basin to dry completely. At least once each week: 1. Do not drain the disinfectant solution; instead, turn off the unit and leave the disinfecting solution in the unit overnight. 2. In the morning, drain and rinse. 3. Refill the basin with clean water and flush the system. FIND MORE DETAILED SANITATION INSTRUCTIONS The NMC's "Pedicure Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures for Nail Technicians" are also available in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian, and Polish. Go to www.nailsmag.com/handouts. 78 | NAILS MAGAZINE | 2013-2014 THE BIG BOOK >>>