Decontamination

Sterilisation
Destroys all living organisms from an object or surface.

Sanitisation
Reduces the number of harmful bacteria on a surface.

Disinfection Controls microorganisms on non-living surfaces.

We must use the above decontamination procedures to reduce harmful bacteria. These are called ‘pathogens’. Non-harmful bacteria are ‘non-pathogenic’.

We must sanitise technician’s hands and client’s hands and nails.

We must also sanitise files/buffers or use single disposable items.

We must disinfect worktops/floors/nail stations/chairs & lamps

Note Disinfection is the second highest level of decontamination.
Do not use disinfectants on skin and nails.