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Before we proceed, let’s see if you still remember our last lesson by
listing the nail care tools, product/cosmetics and equipment that you’ve
learned. You may write as many answers as you can in your TLE
notebook.
UNIT 2
Materials, Tools, and Equipment Used in Nail Care
Lesson 2: Sanitation
Objectives
Illustrate the proper sanitation practices for each tools and equipment
Read the information Sheet 2.1 and then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self-Check 2.1
Lesson 2: Sanitation
Introduction
Nail technicians are nothing without their tools and equipment. That is why one of
the most important lessons in practicing nail care is learning how to take care of your
equipment.
To maintain hygiene not only personally but through your equipment, you should
follow the following steps:
Make sure that all tools and equipment are clean and sterile before use.
All client work areas, like nail tables and foot rests, should be kept clean at all times.
Dust and debris buildup of nail pieces or nail dust should not be present.
Sanitation
Clean all tools and equipment of all visible residues after every use.
After cleaning, completely immerse tools and implements in a recommended
disinfectant or hot soapy water for 10 minutes.
Remove implements from disinfectant using tongs or gloves. Rinse, and then dry.
Store clean tools in a closed, clean container.
Sterilization
It can be done using an autoclave that provides an environment where the bacteria
and germs found in your tools and implements will be killed.
Manicure and pedicure tools and equipment can be sterilized or sanitized by the
following methods:
Self-Check 2.1
Direction: Choose what to do with the following tools, materials, and equipment by
putting them to the right column.
Well done.
How much did you learn today? Rate your learning; wherein 5 stars is the
highest and 1 star is the lowest. Write your rating in your TLE notebook.