Pedicure Stations
Invention patented by Rosemary Rentz on July 14th, 1993. Abstract: A work station consisting of an environmental chamber and base unit especially suited for use by a manicurist in the preparation of nails and in the application of nail polish. The environmental chamber is fully enclosed to prevent noxious fumes from escaping. The noxious fumes are evacuated by a quiet, low volume exhaust motor and fan. The environmental chamber is enclosed by a transparent top cover supported by a pair of end walls and a pair of flexible curtains allowing the client and the manicurist to insert their hands into the enclosed space. The top cover provides an enclosed space allowing the collection of nail dust and providing eye protection for the client and manicurist. The environmental chamber is supported by a base unit. The base unit provides storage drawers for the supplies of the manicurist, a lamp to illuminate the work area and magnifying lens to aid the manicurist in observing the work area.
How to Sanitize a Manicure Station
It's extremely important for those who do nails to maintain a sanitary manicure station. If you don't clean all equipment and tools properly, nail fungus and bacterial infections can quickly spread among clients. The information listed below will help you learn how to sanitize a manicure station.
Step1 Sanitize all equipment after every manicure. Never reuse equipment on a client without sanitizing it first. In addition, be sure to thoroughly clean your hands before you start every manicure.
Step2 Use a new file and birchwood stick for each client. At the end of the manicure, offer the file and stick to the client as a take away to use at home. This small gesture is a nice bonus for clients, and it assures them that you've used sanitary tools.
Step3 Consider purchasing personal implement packs. These packages usually include a sanding block, file, birchwood stick, cuticle pusher and manicure brush. Every time you begin a manicure, you open a new implement pack to ensure clean tools are used.
Step4 Wash all non-disposable instruments in soap and water after use. Then, soak them in disinfectant solution for at least 20 minutes. If you don't want to use disposable files or give them away, make sure you buy sanding blocks and files that can be sanitized.
Step5 Invest in the proper equipment necessary for sterilization. Sterilizing trays, jars and bottles are available for purchase from retailers. Use a high-quality disinfectant solution that is approved for use by salons
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Step6 Avoid using a single jar to soak multiple tools from different manicures. A client doesn't want you to use tools that have been soaking in disinfectant with ten other pieces of equipment from earlier clients. Use a new soaking container for each client.
Step7 Get disposable tablemats to protect the manicure table surface from spills. After each manicure, throw away the mat. Then, spray down and scrub the surface of the manicure table with disinfectant.