Hygiene

All equipment is always kept clean and sterile. We pride ourselves on high level of hygiene throughout each procedure. We use following the following methods to assure cleanliness and safety of the environment at Infinity Nails Co.


  1. Sterilisation: this is a process used to destroy all viruses, fungi*, pathogenic* and non-pathogenic spores present at surfaces of tools that may come in contact with human skin.

  2. Disinfection: a chemical procedure especially effective in destroying (or turning insert) harmful pathogenic* organisms and microorganisms. Disinfection is necessary for all reusable equipment and containers used in the manicure/pedicure service. 

  3. Antiseptic: is a chemical used to destroy bacteria, fungi* and viruses present on human skin. An antiseptic disinfectant is used for skin,
    surfaces and implements.


Glossary

* Pathogen: a micro-organism, capable of causing disease.

* Fungi: parasitic microscopic organisms such as yeast, mold, mildew 

* Sanitation: the methods and application of practical measures in the interest of cleanliness and the preservation of health.

* Decontamination: the highest level of decontamination is (in the following order) sterilisation, disinfection and least effective is sanitation*.