CLEANERS AND SANITIZERS

What are Cleaners and Sanitizers?

Cleaners are liquid solutions that help clean the hands whereas Sanitizers are agents, which provide a significant reduction in the level of harmful bacteria. Cleaning the hands with soap and water or alcohol based sanitizers help remove potentially infectious materials on the skin and prevents transmission of any such disease.

A clean environment is important in massage therapy as it provides a healthcare service. Cleaners and Sanitizers ensure cleanliness and thus avoid any concerns on the health front that may be caused due to harmful germs or microbes. Alcohol based sanitizers are considered as the best protection against germs and bacteria.

A Professional and Occupational license requirements for massage therapy establishments require that all massage therapists maintain hand cleanliness and use instant hand sanitizers before serving clients and are required to wash their hands with an anti bacterial soap prior to handling tools, equipment, implements or supplies that may have been disinfected.

Licensing requirements for construction and maintenance of massage therapy centers mention the following as stringent rules that must be followed. Here are a few excerpts related to cleaners and sanitizers:

 

·All cleaners and sanitizers shall be stored separate and away from the bathroom and massage room.

·Sanitizers shall be a disinfectant approved by the director of environmental health or his /her agent.

·All equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized between uses.

·All cleaners and sanitizer shall be stored away from other equipment and supplies used in conjunction with this license

 

Types of Cleaners and Sanitizers:

Here is a compilation of various cleaners and sanitizers that are available commercially:

 

·Hand Refresher: Antibacterial and Aromatherapy solution

 

·Hand Sanitizer: Mild disinfectant product that works without water or towels.

 

·Rinse Hand Cleaner: Antiseptic ethyl alcohol based hand rinse.

 

·Equipment Cleaner: To remove organic debris and stains found in equipment, instruments, and other tools.

 

·Odor Removers: To destroy odor molecules on contact.

 

·Ultra Violet Sanitizer: Uses ultra violet rays in aid to sanitize therapy implements (electrodes, brushes, scissors, etc.).

 

·Disinfectants: Keep tools and implements free from germs. Such solutions also do not damage plastic and are ideal to clean:      combs, brushes, files, pedicure tools, clippers, and stainless steel implements.

 

·Surface Cleaners: To clean hard surfaces.

 

·Soaps: To remove bacteria or germs from the hand.

 

·Washcloths: To clean surface area

 

·Wipes: To clean surface area

 

·Sterilization units: To sterilize tools and equipments that are used commonly.