Levels of Decontamination Flashcards
1
Q
Sanitization
A
• Washing and cleaning
Examples: Washing hands, cleaning towels/capes/brushes/stations..etc.
2
Q
Disinfection
A
• Kills most but not all germs.
Examples: Barbicide, lysol wipes, alcohol & water.
3
Q
Sterilization
A
• Complete elimination of germs, killing all bacteria.
Examples: Autoclave.
4
Q
Salon Disinfections:
Bactericidal
A
Destroy Bacteria.
5
Q
Salon Disinfections:
Fungicidal
A
Destroy Fungi.
6
Q
Salon Disinfections:
Virucidal
A
Destroy Viruses.
