How To Clean + Disinfect Daily Between Services

All states have health and public safety rules that MUST be followed. The steps below are best practice and may go above and beyond what a state requires.

HAND HYGIENE:  

  • Wash hands with soap/water for 30 seconds before and after eating, smoking and using the restroom. 

  • Wash hands immediately before and after servicing a client (hand sanitizer where allowed.) 

  • Provide hand sanitizer at reception desk and all stations for clients to use.

  • Maintain intact skin by frequent use of lotion. 

CLEANING/DISINFECTION OF HIGH-TOUCH AREAS: 

  • Clean and disinfect all non-porous implements in the station area after every client — skincare tools, shears, combs, brushes, clips, etc. 

  • You must disinfect for the full contact time on the product label. 

  • Clean and disinfect chairs, headrests and treatment tables. 

  • Disinfect the Point of Sale (POS) equipment (or iPad/iPhone if using for paymentse) anytime someone uses it. 

  • Disinfect handles on door frequently throughout the day, as often as every hour. 

  • Disinfect station, chairs, rolling carts and any other storage containers daily. 

LAUNDRY:  

  • Maintain intact skin by frequent use of lotion. 

  • Store all towels/linens in a closed, covered container.

CLEANING/DISINFECTION OF ELECTRICAL IMPLEMENTS (TOOLS, CLIPPERS, ETC.):  

  • Clean each implement with a wipe or spray and remove any debris, such as hair. 

  • Use an EPA-registered bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal spray, foam or wipe to disinfect implement for full contact time listed on the manufacturer’s label.

  • When contact time is complete, dry with a paper towel or clean, freshly laundered towel. 

CLEANING/DISINFECTION OF IMPLEMENTS + SURFACES: 

  • Clean items and surface with soap/water, chemical cleaner or wipes. 

  • Rinse and dry implements and surfaces. 

  • Disinfect using a properly concentrated disinfectant made for immersion, a spray or wipe. 

  • Observe full contact time on manufacturer’s label—this means that implement or surface must stay visibly wet for full contact time listed.

  • At the end of contact time, remove immersed items and rinse and dry with a paper towel or clean, freshly laundered towel. 

CLEANING/DISINFECTION OF PEDICURE BOWLS + NAIL DRYING TABLES: 

  • Clean and disinfect pedicure bowls before EACH client. 

  • Remove, thoroughly clean and disinfect all removable parts. 

  • Scrub bowl with a brush and detergent/soap, then rinse. 

  • Replace removable parts. 

  • Fill the bowl with properly concentrated disinfectant. Allow to sit or run jets for full contact time. Drain the bowl and rinse. 

  • Clean and disinfect all nail drying tables after each client or barrier method used.

Adapted from an article provided by behindthechair.com, Behind The Chair and Barbicide.