TLE-Beauty Care

(Nail Care) Services 8

Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 5
Sterilization and Sanitation of Nail
Care Tools and Equipment
Michael I. Gonzaga
Writer

Evelyn B. Yarin
Reviewer
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the learning activity, the students should be able to:

1. familiarize the difference between sterilization and sanitation in nail

care tools and equipment;
2. point out the differences of sterilization and sanitation in nail care
tools and equipment; and
3. cite the importance of sterilization and sanitation in nail care tools
and equipment.

PRETEST
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read the sentences carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. What do you call the application of measures to promote public health and
prevent the spread of infectious diseases?
a. Sanitation c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization

2. What do you call the process of destroying all bacteria?

a. Sanitation c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization

3. What do you call the process of destroying some, but not all micro-organisms
using heat or Antiseptics?
a. Sanitation c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization

4. Which of the following substance is used to control micro-organisms on non-

living surfaces?
a. Antiseptic c. Disinfectant
b. Solvent d. Nail Hardener

5. Which of the following agent that prevents the multiplication of micro-

organisms?
a. Antiseptic c. Disinfectant
b. Solvent d. Nail Hardener
 RECAP

Directions: Classify the items below by putting a check (/) mark on the columns.

ITEM Equipment Implements Cosmetics Materials

1. Cuticle Nipper
2. Orangewood Stick
3. Top Coat
4. Cotton
5. Chairs

LESSON

Sterilization and Sanitation of Nail Care Tools and Equipment

Cleaning is the first and most important phase toward preventing the transmission
of contagious bacteria in the living space. Before direct contact with clients and any
nail care activity begins, all tools, implements, equipment, or other kits must be
properly cleaned, disinfected and all necessary items sterilized.
Sanitation is the lowest level of decontamination and can reduce some germs on the
surface, but won't kill all organisms. Sanitary conditions are measures taken to push
public health and stop the spread of infectious diseases. Compliance with safety
rules within the salon industry is typically very helpful in preventing accidents and
injury to people within the salon. The term, sanitation is most typically wont to clean
hands. Hand washing is a good practice to remove bacteria and avoid infection from
moving from one person to another. Hand washing is like a “do-it-yourself” vaccine.
This is the best way to prevent infections and diseases.

Five Simple and Effective Steps of Handwashing:

1. Wet your hands with clean tap water and scrub with soap.
2. Lather hands together to produce lather, and scrub all surfaces.
3. Scrub all surfaces and rub your hands for 15-20 seconds.
4. Rinse hands well under running water.
5. Dry hands using a paper towel or air dryer.
The basic rule of the hospital is to clean hands or clean hands with alcohol-based
hand wipes before and after each patient contact. The same happens to salons,
beauticians, and their clients.

What is Sanitization? What's meant by Sterilization?

Sanitization is the process of destroying some, but not all micro-organisms.
Sanitation is another word for cleaning this is a process of washing, cleaning, or
removing dirt, and eliminates dust, debris, and germs on the surface.
Finger bowls, Foot Spa Basin, hand and foot spa machines must be sanitized.
Sterilization is the process of destroying all living microorganisms. Salons use
sterilization of metal tools and instruments. Metal tools must be properly sterilized.

METHODS OF STERILIZATION

There are five sterilization methods that you should know:

1. Moist Heat
 Boiling in the water at 212 degrees Fahrenheit or 100 degrees
Centigrade.
 Steaming is an airtight chamber.
2. Dry Heat
 Baking a method of sterilization rarely used in beauty shops, but
employed in hospitals.
3. Ultra Violet Rays
 Articles may be sterilized by exposing them to ultra-violet rays in an
enclosed cabinet.
4. Vapors (fumigation)
 Fumigants in a closed cabinet are used to maintain the sterility of
sterile items.
5. Antiseptics and Disinfectants: Effective Chemical Agents
 Mixing a disinfectant with water and immersing the article in the
solution is the most practical method of sterilization in salons.

The sterilization and cleaning methods employed in the salon include the
application of environmental conditions such as heat and radiation; and substances
such as antiseptics and steam fumigants.
To avoid the transmission of disease-producing pathogens, proper hygiene
and sterilization procedures must be practiced for your health and also for the
safety of your customers.

What is the difference between a disinfectant and an antiseptic??

Cleaning is a necessary part of disinfection. Organic substances can inactivate

many disinfectants. Cleaning reduces the soil load and makes the disinfectant
work.

A disinfectant may be substances that cannot control microorganisms on non-

biological surfaces such as tools, equipment, furniture, and fixtures. Disinfectants
are chemical agents that kill infected devices or organisms on the surface that are
used to remove bacteria on equipment and tools but may not be used on the skin. In
the salon area, the disinfectant must be able to destroy viruses, fungi, and hazardous
bacteria.
Tabletops and door handles are wiped with disinfectant and the floor should
be mopped with disinfectant as well.
Bleach will be used as a good disinfectant, it should be used with caution because
it can release toxic fumes when mixed with certain substances. Bleach often used
for laundry towels, and another laundry within the salon.

Disinfection may be a procedure that involves physical or chemical methods to

destroy certain microorganisms, viruses, or fungi

An antiseptic is an agent that prevents the multiplication of micro-organisms

because it is milder than a disinfectant, it is often used directly on the skin.

ACTIVITIES

I. List down five simple and effective steps of handwashing

1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________
4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________

II. Enumerate the methods of sterilization

1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________
4. ____________________________
5. ____________________________

III. List down tools and equipment that are needed to be sanitized before use.
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________

WRAP-UP

What have you learned today?

Choose from the statements below and explain your answer.
Finally _____________________________________________
To sum up _________________________________________
 In my opinion ______________________________________

To prevent the transmission of disease-producing pathogens, proper hygiene,

sterilization, and sanitation procedures must be practiced for your health and also
for the safety of your clients.

VALUING

How will you apply in your daily life the lesson you have learned today?
Complete the statement below.

I realized ____________________________________________________________
From now on ________________________________________________________

Following proper sanitation and disinfection practices will promote your salon
to your clients as a clean and safe environment in which services will be performed.

POSTTEST

TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if it is False. Write your answer
on the space provided before each number.

_____ 1. Hand sanitizer is our first line of defense.

_____ 2. Cleaning is the first and most vital step in controlling the spread of
infectious bacteria within the salon.
_____ 3. Sterilization destroys all pathogens.
_____ 4. Sanitation is the highest level of decontamination.
_____ 5. Hand washing is sort of a “do-it-yourself” vaccine. This is often the simplest
thanks to preventing infections and diseases.
_____ 6. Metal tools must be properly sterilized before they're employed by each
customer.
_____ 7. Disinfectants are safe to use on the skin.
_____ 8. Bleaching agents must be used carefully because mixing with certain
substances will release toxic fumes.
_____ 9. Antiseptics are effective in killing organisms.
_____ 10. Sanitization is the process of destroying some, but not all micro-organisms.
 KEY TO CORRECTION

10.T
9. F
Agents 5. Mixing bowl 8. T
5. Chemical machine 7. F
(fumigation) 4. Foot spa 6. T
Dry 5. 4. Vapors machine 5. T
5. A Equipment 5. Rinse 4. Rays 3. Hand spa
4. A Material 4.
4. F
Scrub 3. 3. Ultra Violet basin
3. C Cosmetics 3. 2. Dry heat 2. Foot spa 3. T
Lather 2.
2. D Implement 2. Wet 1. 1. Moist heat 1. Finger bowl 2. T
1. C Implement 1. 1. T
PRETEST RECAP ACTIVITIES 1 ACTIVITIES 2 ACTIVITIES 3 POST-TEST

References
Modules

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning

Module in Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services Exploratory Course Grade 7 and 8

K to 12 Basic Education Program Technology and Livelihood Education Learning

Materials in Beauty Care Grade 7/8

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