Rejuvenate’s 5 Steps to Sanitize Your Salon Leave a comment
In this article, we’re going to focus on Rejuvenate’s line of sterilization products that they’re calling “the new standard.” Specifically though, they’re talking about their line of products meant to be used in salons and spas listed in this 5 step program.
This article will help you better understand how to thoroughly assess your businesses equipment from day-to-day use, which of their products is right for the job, and how to teach others to do the same. And if you just want to talk to someone, call our Free Tech Support at 704-966-1650 Option 3.
Step 1.) What does your salon offer?
This step is important to start with, because each salon service uses different equipment, surfaces, or tool specified fo that role alone.
Assessing all your establishment has to offer can help you pick which disinfection protocols need to be put in place depending on the factors of each different kind of service.
Step 2.) Identify the equipment
As stated before, you must take into account the different surfaces, equipment, tools, etc. to ensure the protocols you will use. Keep in mind some of the key areas used in day-to-day in your business, such as:
- High Touch Surfaces
- Handheld Equipment
- Footbaths
- Reusable Tools
Step 3.) Account for pathogen transmission
This is a given, but germs can most definitely be found in any salon, which makes this step vitally important. Always keep in mind that the spread of pathogens can be inevitable if not properly taken care of, and what equipment can attribute to the spread more so than others.
| Spa Items | Pathogen |
|---|---|
| High Touch Surfaces and Handheld Equipment | Contaminated spa surfaces and equipment can transmit a number of germs between clients and workers, including bacteria that may cause skin infections/staph infections (Staphylococcus aureus) and viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). |
| Footbaths and Basins | Unclean footbaths can easily spread Athlete’s Foot and Nail Fungus (caused by the fungus Trichophyton interdigitale) to clients during pedicures. |
| Reusable Tools and Implements | Tools have a higher risk of causing infection as they may come into contact with non-intact skin. Contaminated Spa Tools can even transmit serious blood borne infections including HIV, Hepatitis B and C viruses. |
Step 4.) Picking which product is right for you
Sometimes a container of wet wipes just won’t go as far as you need, but thankfully Rejuvenate has you covered. When it comes down to what you’ll need, pick from the list depending on what or where you’re cleaning. The products are as follows:
Use REJUVENATE WIPES on:
- Hard Non-Porous Surfaces and Equipment
- Workstations
- Chairs and Stools
- Massage Beds and Cradles
- Skin and Body Equipment
- Countertops
- Magnifying Lamps
- Massage Cups and Stones
Use REJUVENATE SPRAY on:
- Hard Non-Porous Surfaces and Equipment
- Workstations
- Chairs and Stools
- Massage Beds and Cradles
- Countertops
- Basin Footbaths
- Sink and Shampooing Areas
- Other Large Surfaces
Use REJUVENATE CONCENTRATE on:
- Hard Non-Porous Surfaces and Equipment
- Workstations
- Countertops
- Chairs and Stools
- Circulating and Non-Circulating Footbaths
- Kitchen and Staff Rooms
- Other Large Surfaces
Use PREVENTION HLD8 on:
- Reusable Stainless Steel and Hard Plastic Tools
- Nail Clippers
- Reusable Drill Bits
- Metal Foot Files
- Comedone Extractors
- Tweezers
TIP
Follow the required contact times to achieve disinfection:
Rejuvenate Wipes and Spray
1 minute for bacteria and viruses
Rejuvenate Concentrate
5 minutes for fungi, bacteria and viruses
Prevention HLD8
8 minutes for bacteria, viruses and fungi
The contact time is the length of time a disinfectant takes to kill microorganisms.
The surface, equipment or tools must remain wet/immersed for the full period to be effective.
Levels of Disinfection
You should determine which level of disinfection you need to achieve for your salon/spa surfaces, tools and devices.
Low To Intermediate Level Disinfection: Required for most surfaces and larger equipment which only come into contact with intact skin. Examples include: countertops, keyboards, door handles, massage stones, UV LED Lamps, massage cups, footbaths, etc.
High Level Disinfection: Recommended for reusuable tools (semi-critical equipment) which may come into contact with non-intact skin or mucous membranes (around the eyes and mouth) as they pose a higher risk of infection and therefore should be treated with greater care. Examples include nail clippers, nippers, tweezers, nail files, foot files, etc.
Step 5.) Train your entire staff with available resources
You can use the Rejuvenate Quick start guides that we also have available for you to read here:
Rejuvenate Wipes Quick Start Guide
Rejuvenate Spray Quick Start Guide
Rejuvenate Concentrate Quick Start Guide
Prevention HLD8 Quick Start Guide
As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”
We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.
You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.