Ensuring Safety and Cleanliness in The Salon

ENSURING SAFETY
AND CLEANLINESS
IN THE SALON
Technology and Livelihood Education- Grade 7
What Do You Already Know?
A. Multiple Choice
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is the process of destroying all living

microorganisms.
a. Sanitation
b. Disinfecting
c. Sterilization
d. Sanitization
2. It is the process of destroying some, not all

microorganisms using heat or antiseptics.
a. Sanitation
c. Sterilization
b. Disinfecting d. Sanitization
3. It is a substance used to control microorganisms on non-living surfaces.

c. Antiseptic
c. Disinfectant
d. Solvent d. Nail Hardener
4. It is an agent that prevents the

multiplication of micro-organisms.
a. Antiseptic c. Disinfectant
b. Solvent
d. Nail Hardener
5. It is the application of measures to

promote public health and prevent the
spread of infectious diseases.
c. Sanitation
c. Sterilization
d. Disinfecting d. Sanitization
B. Essay
1. A strong emphasis is placed on
sanitizing all implements and
equipment. Why is sanitizing so
important in nail care?
2. Differentiate sanitation from
sterilization?
UNLOCKING DIFFICULTIES
a) Sanitation
b) Sterilization
c) Sanitization
d) Disinfectant
e) Antiseptic
Hygiene; Cleanliness
Killing of germs &
viruses by using heat,
radiation and or
chemicals
Cleansing; Purification
Chlorine Bleach
Alcohol; Hydrogen
Peroxide
STERILIZATION vs SANITIZATION
Both applied in the

beauty salon involve the
use of physical agents
like heat and radiation;
chemical agents like
antiseptics and vapor
fumigants.
Is the process of
destroying all living
micro-organisms.
Is the process
of destroying some,
not all
microorganisms.
DISINFECTANT vs ANTISEPTIC
Disinfectant
is a substance used
to control microorganisms on non
living surfaces such
as tools, equipment
and furniture/
fixtures.
Antiseptic
is an agent that
prevents the
multiplication of
microorganisms.
Milder than a
disinfectant.
Preparation of Equipment to be
Sanitized
a. Read the directions on disinfectant

b. Measure and mix the disinfectant as directed.
c. Saturate a cleaning cloth with disinfectant
solution and wipe entire surface area of
equipment.
d. Wipe the surface dry with paper towel to dry
it.
e. Dispose of sanitizing solution and used towels.
Preparation of Metals Implements for

Sterilization
a. Soak the tools/implements in hot, soapy

water solution to remove any debris and oil
residue. Rinse them thoroughly.
b. Place the tools/implements in a 70% to 90%
alcohol solution for 20 minutes.
c. Remove the tools/implements from solution,
wipe them dry, and place them into a dry
sterilizer.
Preparation of the Sanitizing

Jar
a. Cleanse the sanitizing jar with disinfectant and

wipe it dry.
b. Place thin layer of sterile cotton at the bottom
of jar.
c. Remove implements from wet or dry sanitizer
and place them into the jar, handles up,
except for metal nail files.
d. Fill the jar with 70% to 90% alcohol solution to
cover cutting edges and tips of orangewood
sticks.
The following should be done after

every working session
Tools which are made of plastic should be kept

clean and sanitized properly in the preparation
of the next patron.
Empty bottles and containers are discarded in
a covered trash bin.
Used treatment products and other chemicals
are stored, arranged and properly labeled in
the cabinet.
Finger bowls must be sanitized before use for
the next client.

The hand and foot spa machines must be flushed
with a solution of about 5% bleach. Circulate the
liquid through the system for at least 10 minutes.
Leave the solution in the hand foot spa machines
overnight before draining the machines.
Table tops and door handles are wiped with
disinfectant and the floor should be mopped with
disinfectant as well.
Metal tools and instruments must be sterilized. After
the process, store it in a dry cabinet until needed.

Tools/Implements which are made of porous
materials should not be reused.
Contaminated wastes should be disposed of,
following the right procedures prescribed by
local authorities.
Any tool or equipment in poor condition must
be repaired immediately or disposed of
properly so as not to pose danger to the
clients as well as the beauticians.
How Do You Apply What You

Have Learned?
Materials : Alcohol,
Bleach, Disinfectant,
Cleaning cloths
Tools: Cuticle nail
pusher, nail cutter,
cuticle nippers, cuticle
scissors, metal file,
orange wood stick
Equipment:
PPE: Gloves, Mask
Simulate/Perform
a. Sterilize metal tools
b. Sanitize non-metal
tools
c. Sanitize
environmental
surfaces
d. Dispose waste
materials and
contaminated wastes
How much have you learned?

Directions: Write brief answers to the following questions
1. How often does a beautician sanitize her hands?

2. How can you can keep metal tools clean after
being sterilized?
3. How should waste materials be disposed of?
How about contaminated wastes?
4. Why is it important to observe safety rules in
the salon?
5. When do we say that tools and equipment are in
good condition? When do we say that they are
not?
How do you extend your

learning?
After identifying functional and non-functional

tools and equipment, your group will make a
log report.
A.
B.
C.
(see page 45)
Thank you for your

cooperation!
Ms. Ma. Christina T. Encinas

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ENSURING SAFETY

What Do You Already Know?

1. It is the process of destroying all living

2. It is the process of destroying some, not all

3. It is a substance used to control microorganisms on non-living surfaces.

4. It is an agent that prevents the

5. It is the application of measures to

Both applied in the

a. Read the directions on disinfectant

Preparation of Metals Implements for

a. Soak the tools/implements in hot, soapy

Preparation of the Sanitizing

a. Cleanse the sanitizing jar with disinfectant and

The following should be done after

Tools which are made of plastic should be kept

How Do You Apply What You

How much have you learned?

1. How often does a beautician sanitize her hands?

How do you extend your

After identifying functional and non-functional

Thank you for your

Ms. Ma. Christina T. Encinas

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