Tuesday, August 24, 2010

What are the disinfecting procedures for tanning beds in a salon?

After each client they place a little sign on the bed that says, ';This bed has been sanitized';. So what exactly does that mean? According to cosmetology, sanitization is basicly just the ';soap and water'; stage. Soap and water doesn't kill bloodborne pathogens such as HIV or Hepititis. Wouldn't they have to disinfect, as well? Does anyone know what they use?What are the disinfecting procedures for tanning beds in a salon?
They use special disinfecting/sanitizing cleaners formulated for the tanning beds. They typically contain chloride and other cleaning agents.

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