Disinfection and sterilization in a beauty salon. What do they involve?
Aside from high-quality services, a wide selection of colorful hybrid or gel nail polishes, and helpful, friendly customer service, safety is a key issue in a manicure salon or beauty studio. Maintaining cleanliness is the absolute foundation of professional establishments of this type. If you want to ensure the safety of your clients, you must follow hygiene rules, focus on surface disinfection, and always have a set of single-use or freshly sterilized tools and accessories on hand.
Neglecting disinfection or sterilization and underestimating this issue comes with numerous risks. Conscious stylists warn that apart from typical external health threats, such as green bacteria or fungal infections, disregarding cleanliness can lead to much more serious consequences, including HIV infection or viral hepatitis.
Also read: Green bacteria on nails – how to treat it? What is Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Disinfection vs. Sterilization of tools – What’s the difference?
Disinfection and sterilization are terms that are often used interchangeably. But should they be? Not entirely. There are a few differences between them that we should remember.
What exactly are those differences?
Scope of action
Tool disinfection eliminates most microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. However, it does not kill some more resistant forms, like spores. Sterilization of cosmetic tools, however, is a process that completely removes every microorganism with 100% effectiveness.
Methods of execution
Disinfection can be done using chemical agents – liquids, gels – or physical methods, such as UV radiation, hot air, or steam. It is generally a quick and straightforward cleaning method.
Sterilization of tools is slightly more advanced and can be more complicated, multi-stage, and time-consuming. UV sterilizers, autoclaves, gamma radiation, and gas sterilization are among the most common sterilization methods.
Time and intensity
Disinfection of cosmetic tools is usually quicker, and its intensity depends on the agent used and the type of surface disinfected. Sterilization is more complex and demanding in terms of time and technology. It encompasses a broader scope of activities, making the entire process longer.
Application
Disinfection is used where complete microorganism elimination is not required, for example, when cleaning work surfaces, devices, and tools.
Sterilization, on the other hand, is widely used in medicine to prepare surgical instruments. Other industries that utilize sterilization include the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
End result of disinfection and sterilization
Disinfection makes a tool or object safer but does not guarantee the elimination of bacteria or viruses. Sterilization, on the other hand, provides absolute certainty that the object is entirely sterile and free from microorganisms.
How much does sterilization of cosmetic tools cost?
The costs of sterilizing cosmetic tools vary depending on the location and the method used. On average, the price of a single manicure, pedicure tool, or set of tools ranges between 10 and 30 PLN.
Disinfection and Sterilization with Silcare
In our online store, you can find several products and accessories to assist your beauty salon in disinfecting and sterilizing.
What do we recommend?
- Hydrosept D Silcare Disinfection Fluid
This fluid allows you to disinfect surfaces, tools, and devices quickly and, most importantly, effectively. Three powerful active ingredients offer a broad spectrum of action, combating bacteria, fungi, viruses, and spores. Thanks to ethanol, isopropanol, and hydrogen peroxide, Hydrosept destroys microbial cell structures by over 98%! - Sterilization Pouches for Tools in Autoclaves
Cleanliness and safety in a beauty salon are priorities and the foundation for delivering high-quality services and ensuring client satisfaction. With sterilization pouches, you can securely seal all manicure and pedicure accessories, place them in an autoclave, and later retrieve them in immaculate condition, ready for reuse! Each set contains 200 pieces. - Air Sterilizer with Bactericidal Recirculator
The Shemax air sterilizer effectively disinfects the air. It is an excellent choice for beauty salons to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria. A specialized motor increases theairr volume, and intense radiation automatically eliminates bacteria and microbes.
Perfect cleanliness in a manicure salon? Disposable tools and accessories!
Disposable articles are the foundation of safety. They are essential elements of professional beauty salons. Neglecting hygiene and cleanliness standards can lead to serious infections or even diseases.
What disposable items can you find in Silcare’s range? Files, buffers, blocks, dusting brushes, manicure sticks, nitrile gloves, etc. Equip your salon with these items to give your clients a sense of comprehensive care and assurance that they are in safe and professional hands!
