Disinfection of hairdressing tools: methods and technique

You probably like visiting a barbershop: the pleasant smell of the place, the relaxing atmosphere, excellent service and a great haircut. It is in this place that every man rests both body and soul. 

In barbershops, customers enjoy the cozy atmosphere, but only the owners and administrators know how important and difficult it is to maintain such order in the institution. Few of the guests of barbershops think about the fact that  salons are visited by dozens of people every day, and countless bacteria, fungi, and viruses remain on the instruments. Employees of the “TsirulniKBarbershop network” responsibly follow the rules, ensure safety both for themselves and for their customers. We have only high-quality disinfection and sterilization products approved by relevant authorities in our arsenal.

Disinfectants: composition features

The market of disinfectants is quite wide, but you should not choose the first and best antiseptic.When buying such products for a barbershop, it is necessary to study the composition and purpose in detail. The main requirements for disinfectants are:

• no strong smell;
• beneficial effect on the skin – the product should not irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions;
• mild impact on tools, for example, the tool should not cause metal corrosion. 

Despite the fact that manufacturers, taking into account all requirements and wishes, work on creating favorable drugs, studying the composition before processing is a mandatory procedure for any specialist.

Methods of disinfection of hairdressing tools

Sterilization is considered the most effective way to disinfect tools. This method includes processing at high temperatures, which guarantees the removal of any microorganisms. Although this method is quite effective, it is not suitable for all tools – tools that come into contact with the skin are the first to be treated. For sterilization, you need a special device – a dry oven. 

Another method is chemical. It is used for those tools that can be deformed under the influence of high temperatures. This method, as the name implies, involves the use of chemical components. Chemical treatment perfectly copes with microorganisms, bacteria and fungus. 

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Barber Tools Step by Step

Timely sterilization of tools is the key to success and customer trust. The barber must disinfect the tools after each visitor to the salon. It is strictly forbidden to reuse the tools, because you risk the health of the client and, accordingly, your reputation. Each tool, after use, must go through 4 processing stages:

1. Soaking tools in special solutions, observing the time frames. 
2. Rinsing under running water and thorough drying. 
3. Sterilization of instruments in a dry heat or autoclave.
4. Storage of tools in an ultraviolet lamp to avoid the reproduction of microorganisms. 

Of course, it often happens that the flow of customers does not end. In this case, the prestigious institution should have spare tools so that during the haircut, another couple can be processed. 

Sterilization of the barber tool is the main indicator that determines the level of the interior. The chain of barbershops “TsirulniKBarbershop” values its customers and guarantees complete safety, because we value our reputation.