What do you use to sterilise ?

[cherish_beauty]

Hi all
I guess this is aimed more at the mobile geeks rather than salon based!!
I was just wondering how everyone sterilises their tools?
at the minute i am paying a salon round the corner from me to use their autoclave to sterililse me things but it is such a hassle!!!
any replies would be appreciated!!
Thanks
xx

 

[adelekeegan1]

There is no need to sterilise tools, we only need to sanitise them.

Have a look at the Mundo range of products, there are hard surface wipes that are suitable for mobile techs.


mundo

 

[*sarah*]

yip mundo all the way! xx

 

[Lemmonie]

I boil up my metal tools in an old saucepan at the end of each day.

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

There is no need to sterilise tools, we only need to sanitise them.

Have a look at the Mundo range of products, there are hard surface wipes that are suitable for mobile techs.


mundo

Adele, I am sorry, but I not sure I agree with this. Certainly there are some tools which we sanitize between clients eg. nail files, but others which defintely need to be sterilized, eg. comedone extractors.

The only true way to sterilize (100%) an item is in an autoclave. Products like Virkon/Cidex/Barbicide do not truely sterilize, but kill off most nasties.

However, I see the word 'sanitize' as only 'disinfecting'. I personally would not want a comedone extractor used on my face if it has only been 'sanitized' after the last client !

Please clarify 'sanitation' for me as I am not familiar with the Mundo products although I know Mundo has contributed on Salon Geek. Thanks.

 

[TweezerHappy]

I think the original poster was referring to tools a nail technician would use as this was posted in the nail geek.
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[Vetty]

Adele, I am sorry, but I not sure I agree with this. Certainly there are some tools which we sanitize between clients eg. nail files, but others which defintely need to be sterilized, eg. comedone extractors.

The only true way to sterilize (100%) an item is in an autoclave. Products like Virkon/Cidex/Barbicide do not truely sterilize, but kill off most nasties.

However, I see the word 'sanitize' as only 'disinfecting'. I personally would not want a comedone extractor used on my face if it has only been 'sanitized' after the last client !

Please clarify 'sanitation' for me as I am not familiar with the Mundo products although I know Mundo has contributed on Salon Geek. Thanks.

I agree with you Mrs C tools like comedone extractors need sterilising but for a Nail Tech disinfecting is enough and the Mundo Hard Surface Wipes are a total god-send when you're mobile (as am I)....... We're only talking about cuticle tools really.

:hug:

 

[Mrs.Clooney]

I agree with you Mrs C tools like comedone extractors need sterilising but for a Nail Tech disinfecting is enough and the Mundo Hard Surface Wipes are a total god-send when you're mobile (as am I)....... We're only talking about cuticle tools really.

:hug:

Sorreeeeee :lol:. Tracey sticks foot in it and slumps off to corner to lick wounds :o. I thought Cherish was referring to Beauty products because I checked her profile.... as you do..... and saw that she was a beauty therapist .

Sorry Adele. This is a case of wrong foot first . Ta xx

 

[cherish_beauty]

hi
thanks for replies. yes i was only refering to manicure tools as i had been talking about it with my friend but could also include all implements!!! so thanks for your help will look into the wipes
emma xx

 

[uniq12u]

After reading Doug Schoon's book on this subject, I feel there is some clarification that needs to be addressed on this topic. There is no need to sterilize any nail equipment. This is only necessary when performing surgeries, etc. and in a hospital/medical environment. Nail techs should sanitize (clean with soap and water) and then disinfect (with an approved nail professional disinfectant). Our tools are not made to withstand sterilizing and as it states in Doug's book is unecessary. Not sure what your regulations are overseas, ours are different from state to state.

 

[RAQUEL]

DECONTAMINATION

sanitise- to reduce pathogens-eg soap and water

disinfect to GREATLY reduce pathogens, mainly on hard surfaces such as work surfaces, walls and floors.

Sterilise- to DESTROY all pathogens, methods include autoclave, uv cabinets and chemical sterilisation.

To be honest, seeing as a local salon is under investigation due to the spread of hepititis from metal implements- i wouldnt be taking any chances.Apartfrom that it promotes confidence and professionalism to your client.

All pathogens can be destroyed as low as 40 degrees so even the boiling in an old pan is good. It neednt be expensive, i use baby sterilising fluid in my pedicure bowl- its as good as anything.

 

[marketing-geek]

Good hygiene standards need not be expensive - very true.

BUT boiling tools at the end of the day isn't a good method. All tools must be disinfected/sterilised in between EVERY client.

As to all pathogens being destroyed at 40 degrees - not sure where that info comes from. If that were true, why would there be the need for autoclaves which maintain temperature under pressure? Also, some sub-Saharan counties would be pathogen free due to their climate alone!

There is no substitute for using products designed specifically for the job in hand.

The number of diseases is higher now than at any other time in human history. Compromising on hygiene does not make sense!

 

[elliebabes33]

***I boil up my metal tools in an old saucepan at the end of each day.[/quote]***


i do this too inbetween clients! saves you a fortune especially when you are first starting out like I am!

 

[RAQUEL]

Just going off what id been told about pathogens- i attended a seminar in holland on decontamination and the product companys scientists claimed that pathogens can be destroyed at 40 degrees after much testing- but i suppose it refers to washing salon towels etc..we rely on such information to be correct - if thats what so called experts tell us.

Like i already said, we cant afford to compromise with decontamination like you pointed out should be done between each client and cant understand why we would even question it.

 

[Teebster]

I brought the germ terminator from the NSI website for my metal manicure tools. l obviously wash and sanitise my instruments well prior to sterilising metal instruments in the germ terminator as well. It is small, reaches 212 degrees and can easily be carried around for mobile therapists, if you were to set up first and put this on with insutruments in your germ terminator, your client can happily see you are paying good care to thier health and safety as far as steralising metal tools are concerned. It obviously takes a little while to cool down, but not long. I do really like mundo products. hth xx

 

[yeahyeah]

boiling equipment between every client sounds like a major pain to me… not to mention theyd shut you down in a heartbeat for that in the US. our equipment must be disinfected in a hospital grade fungicidal and virucidal disinfectant, it must kill tuberculosis and HIV virus (like Barbicide). it comes highly concentrated so a small container is all you need, very inexpensive, anti-rusting and much more effortless than boiling, not to mention so much more professional! when you use a disinfecting product formulated for these types of tools there is absolutely no need to sterilize.
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