After each use, a shampoo bowl or similar item should be cleaned of hair and debris and then what?

After each use, a shampoo bowl or similar item should be cleaned of hair and debris and then what?

• A. Disinfected
• B. Left to air dry
• C. Rinsed with water
• D. Wiped with a dry cloth

Answer: (A)

Disinfection after cleaning is essential to prevent cross-contamination. Removing hair and debris cleans the surface so the disinfectant can work effectively, then applying an EPA-registered disinfectant and following its contact time kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi that could be passed to the next client. Rinsing with water or wiping with a dry cloth doesn’t eliminate microorganisms, and air drying alone doesn’t ensure disinfection. Using the proper disinfectant as directed completes the sanitation step required between clients.

Disinfection after cleaning is essential to prevent cross-contamination. Removing hair and debris cleans the surface so the disinfectant can work effectively, then applying an EPA-registered disinfectant and following its contact time kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi that could be passed to the next client. Rinsing with water or wiping with a dry cloth doesn’t eliminate microorganisms, and air drying alone doesn’t ensure disinfection. Using the proper disinfectant as directed completes the sanitation step required between clients.