How often should high-touch surfaces be cleaned and disinfected in a salon?

• A. Once a day.
• B. Regularly, between clients and at the end of the day, according to policy.
• C. Only after a spill.
• D. Never.

Answer: (B)

Keeping high-touch surfaces clean and disinfected between clients and at the end of the day is essential to prevent cross-contamination. In a salon, surfaces like counters, chair arms, door handles, and shared tools are touched by many different people, so microbes can be transferred quickly. Cleaning first removes visible dirt and debris, which helps the disinfectant work effectively, and then applying a proper disinfectant with the correct contact time kills the majority of pathogens that may be present. Following the salon’s policy ensures you’re using the right products, correct concentrations, and the required dwell times, giving consistent protection and keeping you in line with health guidelines.

Cleaning only once a day or waiting to clean only after a spill misses the regular opportunities for contamination, and never cleaning is unsafe and unacceptable.