Cleaning and Disinfecting

Which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?

Disinfectants

Which of the following is a mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs from tools, implements and equipment and also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection. (This is what beauty professionals are required to do before disinfecting)

Cleaning

The vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools and implements through proper ______

Cleaning

Disinfecting destroys harmful organisms except?

Bacterial Spores

What three qualities must disinfectants used in salons, spas and medical facilities have?

bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal

A disinfectant that is fungicidal is capable of destroying what?

Molds

What form of decontamination is NOT recommended for use in salons or spas?

Dry-heat sterilization

What strength bleach solution can be used for disinfecting implements that have come into contact with blood?

10 percent

What is the only type of bleach that can disinfect?

Chlorine bleach

What should you never mix with bleach?

Detergent

What is a characteristic of an ideal disinfectant?

Includes strips for checking effectiveness

What should you do when using disinfectant?

Follow the instructions on the label for diluting it

What statement about phenolic disinfectants is true?

They are a form of formaldehyde

What should you NOT do when using disinfectants?

Place them in unmarked containers

What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?

EPA

Disinfectants are __________ and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin

Pesticides

Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high ph, and can damage the skin and eyes?

Phenolic disinfectants