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COSMETOLOGY

.7 All combs, brushes, non electrical instruments with a sharp point or edge (scissors, tweezers cuticle nippers, manicure/pedicure scissors etc.) and other such articles, after use on a patron, must be;

.1 thoroughly cleaned with a detergent and hot water and then rinsed;

.2 treated with an effective disinfectant registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal activity and used according to manufacturer's instructions.

.3 stored until their next use in a manner which will prevent recontamination.

.8 All electrical instruments (clippers, vibrators, etc.), after use on a patron, must be;

.1 thoroughly cleaned to remove foreign matter;

.2 treated with an effective disinfectant registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal activity and used according to manufacturer's instructions.

.3 stored until their next use in a manner which will prevent recontamination.

.9 When household bleach is used for disinfecting environmental surfaces it shall be used in a 1:100 dilution (or 1/4 cup bleach to a gallon of tap water).

http://www2.sec.state.ri.us/rules/hiliter.php?dir=DOH&file=DOH_161_.pdf&KEYWORD=cosmetology