Maintenance

of Tools and
Equipment
MELC’s
• Check condition of nail care tools and
equipment
- Differentiate sanitation from sterilization
- Compare and contrast disinfectant from
antiseptic
- Safely stored tools and equipment in
accordance with salon requirements and local
health regulations
GUIDE QUESTIONS
• Differentiate sanitation from sterilization
• Compare and contrast disinfectant from
antiseptic
• How to maintain nail care tools and
equipment?
How to keep
tools and
equipment in
a safe
condition?
STERILIZATION VS SANITATION
STERILIZATION SANITATION
STERILIZATION VS SANITATION
STERILIZATION
• It is the process of destroying all
living micro-organisms.
• It involves using temperatures,
various chemicals, or gas, to
destroy microbes that may cause
contamination or disease.
SANITATION
• It is the process of destroying
some, not all microorganisms.
• Some viruses and spores are not
affected by sanitization though.
Sanitizing needs to be done
often enough so that you avoid
having thick layers of bacteria
(biofilms) developing.
DISINFECTANT VS ANTISEPTIC
Disinfectant Antiseptic
 DISINFECTANT VS ANTISEPTIC
Disinfectant Antiseptic
• It is a substance used to • It is an agent that
control micro-organisms prevents the
on non-living surfaces multiplication of
such as tools, equipment microorganisms. Since it
and furniture or fixtures. is milder than
disinfectant, it can be
used directly on skin.
 PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT TO BE
SANITIZED
A) Read the directions on disinfectant.
B) Measure and mix the disinfectant as directed.
C) Saturate a cleaning cloth with disinfectant solution
and wipe entire surface area of equipment.
D) Wipe the surface dry with paper towel to dry it.
E) Dispose of sanitizing solution and used towels
PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT TO BE SANITIZED
PREPARATION OF METAL IMPLEMENTS
FOR STERILIZATION
A) Soak the tools/ implements in hot, soapy water
solution to remove any debris and oil residue. Rinse
them thouroughly.
B) Place the tools/ implements in a 70% to 90% alcohol
solution for 20 minutes.
C) Remove the tools/ implements from solution, wipe
them dry, and place them into a dry sterilizer.
PREPARATION OF METAL
IMPLEMENTS FOR STERILIZATION
PREPARATION OF THE SANITIZING JAR
A) Cleanse the sanitizing jar with disinfectant and wipe
it dry.
B) Place thin layer of sterile cotton at the bottom of jar.
C) Remove implements from wet or dry sanitizer and
place them into the jar, handles up, except for metal
nail files.
D) Fill the jar with 70% to 90% alcohol solution to
cover cutting edges and tips of orangewood sticks.
PREPARATION OF THE SANITIZING
JAR
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
• Personal protective equipment are garments
designed to protect the wearer’s body from
injury or chemicals or for job- related
occupational safety and health purposes.
 GLOVE
In the salon, disposable
safety gloves are used to
minimize cross
contamination. It limits the
exposure of diseases,
bloodborne pathogens, and
other bodily fluids and
prevents cross
contamination.
SMOCK GOWN
It is a loose cloak
or robe worn to
protect the clothes
while working.
FACE MASK

It is protective face
covering for hygienic
purposes and to
protect the face
against chemical
exposure.
HEAD BAND
It is a band of
absorbent material
worn on or around
the head across the
forehead to keep the
sweat and the hair
off the face.