What is the recommended method to sanitize surfaces in a nail station?

• A. Wipe with plain water only.
• B. Soak everything in isopropyl alcohol overnight.
• C. Clean surfaces, disinfect with an approved product, allow to air-dry, and use disposable towels or protectors to prevent cross-contamination.
• D. Spray perfume on surfaces.

Answer: (C)

Sanitizing surfaces in a nail station means properly cleaning first, then disinfecting with an approved product, and letting the surface air-dry while keeping it protected from contamination. This approach ensures any debris is removed so the disinfectant can work effectively, the disinfectant is one that is proven to kill the relevant microbes and is used for the required contact time, and a dry surface minimizes the chance of recontamination. Using plain water won’t kill pathogens, and soaking everything in isopropyl alcohol overnight is impractical and not how professional sanitizing is done. Spraying perfume doesn’t provide any disinfection and does nothing to protect clients or staff. Using disposable towels or protective barriers after disinfection further prevents cross-contamination between clients.