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Question 1
What is the correct term for the process that destroys ALL microorganisms, including bacterial spores, on an object?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Answer: Bactericidal means the disinfectant is capable of destroying bacteria. A disinfectant must also be virucidal and fungicidal to be considered hospital-level.