How to Properly Disinfect and Sterilize Your Manicure Tools: A 4-Step Guide
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In the nail care industry, hygiene is essential. It ensures the safety of your clients and reflects your professionalism. Here's a simple 4-step guide to effectively disinfect and sterilize your manicure tools.
✨ 1. Disinfection: the first barrier against infections
After each use, immediately disinfect your instruments.
- Use a professional disinfectant product
- Completely immerse the tools
- Respect the action time and concentration recommended by the manufacturer
🧼 2. Pre-sterilization cleaning: remove residues
Before sterilizing, clean the instruments:
- Using a special brush or an ultrasonic bath
- Then rinse them thoroughly with clean water (4 to 6 minutes) to remove all traces of disinfectant
💨 3. Drying: avoid oxidation and contamination
Instruments must be completely dry before sterilization.
You have two options:
- Air drying
- Or in a drying cabinet at 85°C
🔥 4. Sterilization: maximum safety
Two sterilization methods are recommended:
💧 Steam (autoclave) – Most reliable method:
- 132°C at 2.1 bars for 5 min
- or 121°C at 1.1 bar for 15 to 20 min
🌬️ Hot air (dry heat sterilizer) :
- 180°C for 60 min
- or 160°C for 150 min
Use suitable sterilization pouches to keep your instruments clean until their next use.
✅ Conclusion
Whether you're a nail technician, esthetician, or salon technician, these four steps ensure impeccable hygiene. Protect your clients and showcase your expertise with a rigorous disinfection and sterilization routine.