Which of the following statements best describes how often multi-use tools should be disinfected?

• A. After every client
• B. End of the day
• C. Once per week
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

Cross-contamination prevention is the key idea here. After every client, tools that contact skin or hair can carry microbes from one person to the next. Disinfecting between clients breaks that chain of transfer and keeps clients safer. Waiting until the end of the day or once a week leaves opportunities for germs to move between people, and never disinfecting between clients is unsafe and could violate health rules. Use a proper disinfectant set by the product’s directions, and clean off any visible debris first, ensuring the surface stays in contact with the disinfectant for the required time.