Question 1

What is the correct term for the process that destroys ALL microorganisms, including bacterial spores, on an object?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization. It is the highest level of infection control and is required for tools that penetrate the skin, such as needles used in medicine.

Question 2

What level of infection control is required for non-critical salon tools such as combs, brushes, and shears that contact intact skin?

Accepted Answer

Disinfection. These tools must be disinfected using an EPA-registered, hospital-level disinfectant after each use.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of sanitization in the salon?

Accepted Answer

Sanitization significantly reduces the number of pathogens on a surface to a safe level but does not destroy all microorganisms. It is the lowest level of infection control.

Question 4

Which type of bacteria is the MOST difficult to destroy and requires sterilization to eliminate?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial endospores (spores). They form a protective coating that makes them resistant to disinfectants and extreme conditions.

Question 5

What does 'bactericidal' mean in the context of salon disinfectants?

Accepted Answer

Bactericidal means the disinfectant is capable of destroying bacteria. A disinfectant must also be virucidal and fungicidal to be considered hospital-level.

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