Sterilization and disinfection
In our salon, we use three main methods of sterilization:
THERMAL
Thermal sterilization is a method of sterilization in which instruments are heated to a temperature that kills all microorganisms. Thermal sterilization methods include:
A dry heat sterilizer is a device in which instruments are heated to a temperature of 180-200 degrees Celsius for 60 minutes.
CHEMICAL
Chemical sterilization is a method of sterilization in which instruments are treated with special chemicals that kill microorganisms. Chemical sterilization methods include:
Disinfectant solutions are solutions that are used to disinfect surfaces, equipment, and instruments. Disinfectant solutions should have bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal action.
RADIATION
Radiation sterilization is a method of sterilization in which instruments are exposed to ionizing radiation that kills microorganisms.
Radiation sterilization methods include gamma sterilization, which is performed using gamma radiation.
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