California Cosmetology Written ExamSafety and Infection ControlHard
A pedicure technician cleans and disinfects the footbath basin with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant after every client. Under California Title 16, what ADDITIONAL cleaning is also required?
- AA full deep clean is only required once per year during equipment servicing
- BScreens and filters must be removed and cleaned, and the basin must be cleaned and disinfected again at the end of each business day
- CNo further cleaning is required beyond the after-each-client procedure
- DDeep cleaning is required only if a client complains about the basin's appearance
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Screens and filters must be removed and cleaned, and the basin must be cleaned and disinfected again at the end of each business day
California Title 16 requires footbaths to be cleaned and disinfected after every client, cleaned/disinfected again at the close of each business day, and to have screens or filters removed and cleaned on a weekly basis in addition to routine daily disinfection.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Annual deep cleaning is far less frequent than the required schedule.
- C. After-each-client cleaning alone does not satisfy the additional end-of-day and weekly screen requirements.
- D. Cleaning schedules are mandated regardless of client complaints or visible dirt.
Foot Spa Cleaning Schedule
California Title 16 requires footbaths to be cleaned/disinfected after each client, again at day's end, and screens/filters removed and cleaned weekly.
- After each client: clean and disinfect basin
- End of day: clean/disinfect again
- Weekly: remove and clean screens/filters
Memory trick: 'Client, Day, Week' — three layers of foot spa care.