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"pipe-less" foot spas (This includes units with footplates, impellers, impeller assemblies, and propellers.) After every client: 1. Drain all water from the basin. 2. Remove impeller, footplate, and any other removable components according to the manufacturer's instructions. 3. Thoroughly scrub impeller, footplate and/or other salon safety guidelines components, and the areas behind each with liquid soap and a clean, disinfected brush to remove all visible residue, then reinsert impeller, footplate and/or other components. 4. Refill the basin with water and circulate the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of EPA-registered 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. 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. 2. Drain the soapy solution and rinse the basin. 3. Refill the basin with clean water and circulate the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of EPA-registered hospital disinfectant through the basin for 10 minutes. 4. Drain, rinse, and wipe dry with a clean paper towel. 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, rinse, and wipe dry with a clean paper towel. 80 | NAILS MAGAZINE | 2013-2014 THE BIG BOOK non-whirlpool foot basins or tub (This includes basins, tubs, foot baths, sinks, and bowls — all non-electrical equipment that holds water for a client's feet during a pedicure service.) After every client: 1. Drain all water from the foot basin or tub. 2. Clean all inside surfaces of the foot basin or tub to remove all visible residue with a clean, disinfected brush, liquid soap, and water. 3. Rinse the basin or tub with clean water. 4. Refill the basin with clean water and the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of EPA-registered hospital disinfectant. Leave this disinfecting solution in the basin for 10 minutes. 5. Drain, rinse, and wipe dry with a clean paper towel. At the end of every day: 1. Drain all water from the foot basin or tub. 2. Clean all inside surfaces of the foot basin or tub to remove all visible residue with a brush, liquid soap, and water. 3. Fill the basin or tub with water and the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of EPA-registered hospital disinfectant. Leave this disinfecting solution in the basin for 10 minutes. 4. Drain, rinse, and wipe dry with a clean paper towel. FIND MORE DETAILED SANITATION INSTRUCTIONS We've got a useful Pledge for a Safe Salon as well as salon sanitation signage so your clients will know you care. Go to www.nailsmag.com/handouts. >>>