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In general, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfectants require 10 minute immersion; isopropyl
and ethyl alcohol require 5 minutes.
Remove items after the required time, using clean and disinfected tongs or gloves to avoid skin contact with the disin-
fectant solution.
If required by the instruction label, rinse thoroughly under running water.
Allow items to air-dry completely by placing them on top of a clean towel and covering them with another clean towel.
Thick foam cushioned buffers should have the moisture pressed out while in between disinfectant products are designed
to destroy disease-causing microorganisms (pathogens) on non-living surfaces, such as those described in this docu-
ment.
They are not appropriate for use on living skin. Contact with skin should be avoided.
Appropriate salon disinfectants include the following:
a) EPA-registered Hospital disinfectants with bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal claims on the label.
b) 10% bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water)
c) Isopropyl alcohol, 70%-90% solution
d) Ethyl alcohol, 70%-90% solution
Individual Client Packs
Tools/instruments kept in individual packs must be properly cleaned and disinfected after each use. If a client provides
their own implements/tools, they must be properly cleaned and disinfected before use. State rules require all tools and
equipment to be disinfected before being reused, even if used by the same client! Improperly cleaned and disinfected
implements may grow infection/disease-causing organisms before the client returns for their next visit, thereby increasing
the risk of infection. Never use air-tight bags or containers for storage as these can promote bacterial growth.
Methods for Proper Storage of Tools and Equipment
All properly cleaned, disinfected and dried implements/ tools must be stored in a sanitary manner. A lined drawer is
usually adequate, provided it is clean, contains only clean items and is properly labelled. Store soiled or used items in a
properly labelled, covered container separate from clean items. Never use airtight containers or zipper bags – these may
promote bacterial growth!
Abrasive Files, Buffers and Electric File Bits: after each use abrasive files, buffers, blocks or bits must be thoroughly
cleaned by manually brushing with a clean and disinfected brush or by other adequate methods to remove all visible de-
bris. The sides of foam cushioned buffers, blocks or other abrasives should also be brushed after each use. After proper
cleaning abrasives files, buffers and blocks are best disinfected by immersing in (or saturating with) 70-90% isopropyl
or ethyl alcohol for 5 minutes. Once electric bits have been thoroughly cleaned, they must be disinfected by complete
immersion in an appropriate EPA registered disinfectant, as described in the next section. Any porous (absorbent) abra-
sive file, buffer, block, band, etc. that comes in contact with broken, damaged, infected or unhealthy skin or nails must be
properly disposed of immediately, as described below.
Contact with Blood, Body Fluid or Unhealthy Conditions
If blood or body fluid comes in contact with any salon surface, the nail professional should put on a pair of clean protec-
tive, disposable gloves and use an EPA-registered Hospital liquid disinfectant or a 10% bleach solution to clean up all
visible blood or body fluid. In case of an accidental cut, clean with an antiseptic and bandage the cut. Disposable items,
such as a cotton-tipped wood stick must be immediately double-bagged and discarded after use, as described at the end
of this section. Any non-porous instrument or implement that comes in contact with an unhealthy condition of the nail or
skin, blood or body fluid, must be immediately and properly cleaned, then disinfected using an EPA-registered Hospital
disinfectant as directed or a 10% bleach solution for 5 minutes. Any porous/absorbent instrument that comes in contact
with an unhealthy condition of the nail or skin, blood or body fluid must be immediately double-bagged and discarded in
a closed trash container or biohazard box.
GIMA WARRANTY TERMS
The Gima 12-month standard B2B warranty applies.