What are the 3 methods of sterilization in a salon?

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• Sterilisation activity.
• There are three methods of sterilisation used in hairdressing salons:
• • Moist heat. • Chemicals.
• • Ultra violet (UV) light rays.

What is the moist heat method of sterilization?

Moist heat sterilization is a procedure in which heated, high-pressure steam is used to sterilize an object. This sterilization technique does not involve any toxic liquids or fumes, and it’s relatively inexpensive, quick, and effective in killing and eliminating potentially infectious bacteria, viruses, and spores.

What is the most effective sterilization method used in hairdressing?

It affects not only active bacteria, viruses and fungi, but also their spore forms. The use of a steam pressure autoclave is the most effective and best known method for sterilizing instruments.

How do you Sterilise hairdressing equipment?

Implements and tools must be sterilized the following way: Wash implements in hot soapy water. Rinse, then immerse them in sterilizing solution (alcohol). Spray implements with antibacterial disinfectant prior to use on a client.

How does a moist heat steriliser at a salon work?

Also known as autoclaves, moist heat sterilisers use pressurised steam to destroy all microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, on your tools. They work by first creating a vacuum inside, then quickly pumping in boiling steam that exceeds 100°C which can completely sterilise the contents in about 20 minutes.

When to use autoclave for moist heat sterilization?

It rapidly heats and penetrates fabrics. Moist heat sterilization using autoclave is commonly used for the sterilization of biohazardous trash, heat, and moisture resistant materials such as aqueous preparation ( culture media ). This method is also used for the sterilization of surgical dressings and medical devices.

What do you need to know about dry heat sterilizers?

There are two (2) options from which a salon owner can choose. a. The logbook requires salons to log when they use a dry heat sterilizer​ or autoclave, and whether it is sterilizing your tools properly. This is noted through the inclusion of the dry heat sterilizer or autoclave indicator strip or tape in the salon’s logbook.

What is the principle of moist heat sterilization?

Gravity Displacement type Autoclave. Mode of Action/Principle of Moist Heat sterilization. Moist heat destroys microorganisms by the irreversible denaturation of enzymes and structural proteins.The temperature at which denaturation occurs varies inversely with the amount of water present.