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SANITIZER
- Posted by Sean McWard
SANITIZER [san-i-tahy-zer]
What it is: A substance used to reduce or eliminate pathogens on skin or surfaces.
How to use it: Used on client and professional before service begins. Used on surfaces and tools between clients.
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PATHOGEN
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PATHOGEN [path-uh-juhn]
What it is: A bacteria, virus or fungi that has reached a population size large enough to cause disease or illness in humans. Simply known as a germ.
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DISINFECTION
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DISINFECTION [dis-in-fek-shuhn]
What it is: A process that kills most living pathogens on a surface.
How to use it: Use on surfaces and tools after sanitizing to decontaminate between clients.
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DISINFECTANT
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DISINFECTANT [dis-in-fek-tuhnt]
What it is: Any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy and/or inhibit the growth of most pathogens.
How to use it: Used on surfaces and tools after sanitizing to decontaminate between clients.
How to store it: In a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
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DISEASE
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DISEASE [dih-zeez]
What it is: An unhealthy condition; disorder of structure or function in the body.
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BACTERIA
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BACTERIA [bak-teer-ee-uh]
What it is: A one-celled living organism found in every habitat on earth. Some types are good for humans, some detrimental. They are often the culprit behind nail disease.
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ABSORPTION
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ABSORPTION [ab-sawrp-shuhn]
What it is: The process of which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.