Title: Clean countertop, workstations, and equipment with hospital-level disinfectants.
Course: Nail Technician I (19105-1) > Section: Cleaning and Sanitizing Implements, Equipment, and Facilities

Cleansers and wet sanitizers must contain hospital-level disinfectants (i.e., composed of bactericidals, virucidals, and fungicidals) and containers should be changed daily.

Cleaning should include following manufacturer's instructions for sanitizing countertops, work stations, and equipment.

Reference Virginia Administrative Code 18VAC41-20-270 Sanitation and Safety Standards for Shops, Salons, and Schools.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it necessary to change cleansers/containers daily?
- Why should paper towels, rather than cloth towels, be used to wipe an area sprayed with disinfectant?
- What is the procedure for using an EPA-registered disinfectant on a surface to ensure proper decontamination?