Which step correctly describes preparing a station for sanitation between clients?

• A. Remove debris and wipe surfaces only.
• B. Sanitize surfaces after reconfiguring barriers and replacing towels.
• C. Remove debris, wipe surfaces, then sanitize; replace disposable barriers; ensure towels and sheets are clean.
• D. Sanitize the area, then discard towels.

Answer: (C)

Maintaining a station between clients relies on a proper cleaning and disinfection sequence along with updating disposable barriers and textiles. Start by removing debris and hair, then wipe surfaces to remove the remaining soil. Next, sanitize the surfaces to kill any microorganisms. After sanitizing, replace disposable barriers and ensure towels and sheets are clean for the next client. This order matters because soil can shield germs from the sanitizer, and changing barriers and linens prevents cross-contamination from one client to the next. If you skip debris removal or cleaning before disinfecting, the sanitizer won’t work as effectively; if you don’t replace barriers and linens, contaminants can linger on used surfaces and textiles. The described sequence covers all bases for a properly prepared station.