When should salon chairs and hood dryers be disinfected?

• A. Prior to each client
• B. After each client
• C. Weekly
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

Disinfection before every client is about preventing cross-contamination on high-contact equipment. Chairs and hood dryers are touched by skin, hair, and products, so any pathogens or contaminants that may be present from the previous client or the environment can transfer to the next client if these surfaces aren’t properly cleaned and disinfected first. By cleaning off debris and then applying a hospital-grade, EPA-registered disinfectant with the correct contact time before the client sits down, you create a clean, safe starting point for each appointment and reduce the chance of transmitting infections. Following that pre-use step, it’s also good practice to re-clean and disinfect after each client as part of the turnover, but the essential safety measure for the next client is to disinfect prior to use. Use a disinfectant suitable for nonporous salon surfaces and follow the product’s label instructions for effective contact time.