How do you disinfect your nail files?

[Stimpyroo]

I am just curious different ways every disinfects their files I have been taught to wash and soak for a minimum of 10 mins... However certain files just can't be soaked or they become soft so I buy in bulk and dispose of them


Any tips or shares would be helpful

 

[izzidoll]

I brush the dust off of them then spray with MUndo file and abrasive disinfectant spray.
I don't think this brand is available in the U.S. but there should be some equivalent spray you can use.

 

[MissJulesBeauty]

Same as above, quick and easy. I like to do this in front of the client too x

 

[twid]

Same as above, quick and easy. I like to do this in front of the client too x

Me too, exactly the same :biggrin:

Karaxxx

 

[gillian w]

Same as above but for feet I use a new one and give it to them after.

 

[ktoso888]

Me too, I always spray them before and after a client, got a bottle in each of my kits as I'm mobile x

 

[Up To Scratch]

I spray them with my soap and water spray (1 pump CND Scentsations wash in a spray bottle of water) to dampen them slightly, brush well with a nail brush (to remove dust) then spray with Mundo Hard Surface Spray and leave to air dry. x

 

[Stimpyroo]

I brush the dust off of them then spray with MUndo file and abrasive disinfectant spray.
I don't think this brand is available in the U.S. but there should be some equivalent spray you can use.

We have barbicide

 

[Stimpyroo]

Thanks I should try that instead of throwing them away constantly... do you also reuse finishing blocks??

 

[shortshadylady]

I spray them with my soap and water spray (1 pump CND Scentsations wash in a spray bottle of water) to dampen them slightly, brush well with a nail brush (to remove dust) then spray with Mundo Hard Surface Spray and leave to air dry. x

Hi, I have just purchased Mundo file and abrasive disinfectant for this purpose (rather than disposing of files every time or giving to the client). Could I ask how many times you reuse a file before disposing of it? Thanks ever so much x

 

[Mobilenailsbfd]

I scrub them with scentsations they spray with mundo and air dry

 

[xxx]

Good question! When I worked for a nail bar they used a uv cabinet so when I started up this is what I got but its interesting to know that you can spray them! Where can you order the cleanser from?

 

[shortshadylady]

Good question! When I worked for a nail bar they used a uv cabinet so when I started up this is what I got but its interesting to know that you can spray them! Where can you order the cleanser from?

Sweetsquared sell the Mundo file and abrasive disinfectant. HTH x

 

[Nickie]

I use barbicide for my metal tools, not for my files. Like others have said I spray with Mondo. I like to do this at the end of a treatment in front of the client and at the start of the treatment in front of the next client, I know I am spraying twice but the clients like to see the high standard of hygiene. I use my files until they need replacing, ie they start to look tatty or they abrasion is wearing. However if for whatever reason you cut a client with your file, you cannot disinfect and reuse, you have to either dispose of it in the correct manor or give to your client.

 

[MaisyMouse]

I give them away to the client, wouldn't want a nails file that had been used on someone else

 

[izzidoll]

Good question! When I worked for a nail bar they used a uv cabinet so when I started up this is what I got but its interesting to know that you can spray them! Where can you order the cleanser from?

You can get Mundo products from your CND supplier in Edinburgh, The Fingertips Centre.

 

[lozenja]

What is in Mundos spray? I live in Australia and cant get it easily. I dust then use isopropyl as taught in my course