Combs and brushes must be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water after each patron and then immersed in a solution of 1 part water to how many parts of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or another disinfectant?

Combs and brushes must be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water after each patron and then immersed in a solution of 1 part water to how many parts of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or another disinfectant?

• A. One To Ten
• B. One To Five
• C. One To Twenty
• D. Ten To One

Answer: (A)

Thorough disinfection between clients is essential to prevent cross-contamination. After cleaning combs and brushes with soap and water, immerse them in a disinfectant solution at the specified dilution. The standard mix is one part water to ten parts sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or an equivalent EPA-registered disinfectant. This concentration is strong enough to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi on nonporous salon tools within the recommended contact time, while still being practical for routine reuse. Be sure to follow the product’s contact time, then rinse and dry the implements before reuse, and replace the solution as directed to maintain effectiveness.

Thorough disinfection between clients is essential to prevent cross-contamination. After cleaning combs and brushes with soap and water, immerse them in a disinfectant solution at the specified dilution. The standard mix is one part water to ten parts sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or an equivalent EPA-registered disinfectant. This concentration is strong enough to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi on nonporous salon tools within the recommended contact time, while still being practical for routine reuse. Be sure to follow the product’s contact time, then rinse and dry the implements before reuse, and replace the solution as directed to maintain effectiveness.