When should clipper heads be disinfected?

When should clipper heads be disinfected?

• A. Before first use
• B. Between each person
• C. End of day
• D. After cleaning

Answer: (B)

Disinfect between clients. Clipper heads can harbor skin microbes, fungi, and even bloodborne pathogens, so cleaning alone isn’t enough to prevent transmission from one person to the next. After finishing with a client, remove debris and then apply a suitable disinfectant with the proper contact time before using the tool on the next person. If disinfection is only done at the end of the day or only after cleaning, there’s a risk of cross-contamination during use. Disinfecting between each person minimizes that risk and keeps the equipment safe for the next client.

Disinfect between clients. Clipper heads can harbor skin microbes, fungi, and even bloodborne pathogens, so cleaning alone isn’t enough to prevent transmission from one person to the next. After finishing with a client, remove debris and then apply a suitable disinfectant with the proper contact time before using the tool on the next person. If disinfection is only done at the end of the day or only after cleaning, there’s a risk of cross-contamination during use. Disinfecting between each person minimizes that risk and keeps the equipment safe for the next client.