Title: Disinfect countertops, workstations, and equipment with hospital-grade and tuberculocidal EPA-registered disinfectants.
Course: Nail Technician I (19105-I) > Section: Cleaning and Sanitizing Implements, Equipment, and Facilities

Disinfecting should include cleaning and using hospital-grade disinfectants (i.e., composed of bactericide, virucide, and fungicide) and changing containers daily.

Cleaning should include following manufacturer instructions for disinfecting countertops, workstations, 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 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?