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]]> By: David Anderson http://www.splendicity.com/ebeautydaily/pedicure-dangers/comment-page-1/#comment-52411 David Anderson Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:10:54 +0000 1688425895#comment-52411 You are correct that bacteria and fungi left from one person receiving a pedicure can cause an infection in the next person. Trouble is, there is misinformation about proper cleaning and disinfecting. My company manufactures whirlpools for nursing homes and the main reason for cross-contamination is failure to follow proper protocol between baths. For salons such as yours the device, especially if it has a whirlpool feature, should be cleaned, then disinfected. While many think this is the same process, it is not. Disinfectants specifically state that for soiled surfaces a pre-cleaning step is required. Once the surface is clean, the disinfectant needs to be applied then sit wet for 10 minutes. No exceptions. For information on proper cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces check out www.apollobath.com. You are correct that bacteria and fungi left from one person receiving a pedicure can cause an infection in the next person. Trouble is, there is misinformation about proper cleaning and disinfecting. My company manufactures whirlpools for nursing homes and the main reason for cross-contamination is failure to follow proper protocol between baths. For salons such as yours the device, especially if it has a whirlpool feature, should be cleaned, then disinfected. While many think this is the same process, it is not. Disinfectants specifically state that for soiled surfaces a pre-cleaning step is required. Once the surface is clean, the disinfectant needs to be applied then sit wet for 10 minutes. No exceptions. For information on proper cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces check out http://www.apollobath.com.

]]> By: Jamie_D http://www.splendicity.com/ebeautydaily/pedicure-dangers/comment-page-1/#comment-22487 Jamie_D Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:00:25 +0000 1688425895#comment-22487 I work as a manager at an upscale salon/spa where we offer pedicures. I'm not sure you work at exactly, but dallas was mentioned in the article and per the state board requirements you are suppose to circulate a bleach/water solution through the piped for at least a half hour every week, on top of the state approved sanitizer used between clients. I am very aware of MRSA, and am always warning my clients or friends that if you pay less than around $30 for a pedicure, there is no possible way that the shop could be cleaning the pedicure basin properly. Maybe it is that this article is outdated, because the DPS has since taken over the responsibility for cosmetology regulations and are much more strict. We also use an autoclav, this is what ours looks like http://www.medicalproducts-4sale.com/images/products/med/Prestige-Classic-2100-Electric-Autoclave.jpg - If it's a big metal looking device they call an autoclave, that is just a warmer - and only sanitizes through heat - NOT ENOUGH. The actual autoclave is FDA approved, so if you can eat off it you should definitely be able to do your feet with it. Prestige is actually the brand used in hospitals, just fits less utensils at one time. Here are my tips for looking for a up-to-par spa 1. Look or ask for an autoclave - If they don't know what one is, run! 2. If possible watch the client before you, and check if they are using a commercial grade cleaner (ours is pink, looks a little like grapefruit juice)- If it's just clorox or anything you can purchase without a cosmotology license, say no thanks. 3. You pay for what you get - If they are not charging enough, there is no possible way to keep up with the cleaning products necessary per client. 4. Also make sure your utensils come in a sealed bag, that's a good sign they are using their autoclave. 5. You can also ask for a pedicure log - As per state requirement, they are suppose to keep a log for EACH pedicure chair. So if you walk into a nail salon with 12 chairs, they should have 12 separate logs. - It should be no problem to ask for this, and it will show exactly how they clean their stations. They are required to keep up with this daily. So if it's not up to date, that's a good sign they are not keeping up with regulations. ALSO IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED, and know for sure it was due to a salon, I would call the dps and ask what it is you can do, I'm sure if it is not their department they can point you the right way. It might be ten hours before they get to you, but according to some of your complaints, it would be well worth your time. You can also file a sanitation complaint and have someone check their salon, and most likely shut it down or for sure fine them. The fines for not following these procedures are hefty and will cause most nail techs to go out of business. It can be up to $5000 for EACH failure to comply. Hope this was helpful! I work as a manager at an upscale salon/spa where we offer pedicures. I’m not sure you work at exactly, but dallas was mentioned in the article and per the state board requirements you are suppose to circulate a bleach/water solution through the piped for at least a half hour every week, on top of the state approved sanitizer used between clients. I am very aware of MRSA, and am always warning my clients or friends that if you pay less than around $30 for a pedicure, there is no possible way that the shop could be cleaning the pedicure basin properly. Maybe it is that this article is outdated, because the DPS has since taken over the responsibility for cosmetology regulations and are much more strict. We also use an autoclav, this is what ours looks like
http://www.medicalproducts-4sale.com/images/products/med/Prestige-Classic-2100-Electric-Autoclave.jpg – If it’s a big metal looking device they call an autoclave, that is just a warmer – and only sanitizes through heat – NOT ENOUGH. The actual autoclave is FDA approved, so if you can eat off it you should definitely be able to do your feet with it. Prestige is actually the brand used in hospitals, just fits less utensils at one time.

Here are my tips for looking for a up-to-par spa
1. Look or ask for an autoclave – If they don’t know what one is, run!
2. If possible watch the client before you, and check if they are using a commercial grade cleaner (ours is pink, looks a little like grapefruit juice)- If it’s just clorox or anything you can purchase without a cosmotology license, say no thanks.
3. You pay for what you get – If they are not charging enough, there is no possible way to keep up with the cleaning products necessary per client.
4. Also make sure your utensils come in a sealed bag, that’s a good sign they are using their autoclave.
5. You can also ask for a pedicure log – As per state requirement, they are suppose to keep a log for EACH pedicure chair. So if you walk into a nail salon with 12 chairs, they should have 12 separate logs. – It should be no problem to ask for this, and it will show exactly how they clean their stations. They are required to keep up with this daily. So if it’s not up to date, that’s a good sign they are not keeping up with regulations.

ALSO IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED, and know for sure it was due to a salon, I would call the dps and ask what it is you can do, I’m sure if it is not their department they can point you the right way. It might be ten hours before they get to you, but according to some of your complaints, it would be well worth your time. You can also file a sanitation complaint and have someone check their salon, and most likely shut it down or for sure fine them. The fines for not following these procedures are hefty and will cause most nail techs to go out of business. It can be up to $5000 for EACH failure to comply.

Hope this was helpful!

]]> By: Jeff Billbon http://www.splendicity.com/ebeautydaily/pedicure-dangers/comment-page-1/#comment-15215 Jeff Billbon Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:55:01 +0000 1688425895#comment-15215 Let me tell you, I am fighting this MRSA myself. I am a very healthy 35 year old man until about once every couple of months I get a very painful red lump or boil that literally grows until it pops on its own or I stick a razor blade in it. Most painful thing I ever experienced and once I think its gone, there one is in the morning. Anyway, be very careful ladies, this is a very serious deal! Let me tell you, I am fighting this MRSA myself. I am a very healthy 35 year old man until about once every couple of months I get a very painful red lump or boil that literally grows until it pops on its own or I stick a razor blade in it. Most painful thing I ever experienced and once I think its gone, there one is in the morning. Anyway, be very careful ladies, this is a very serious deal!

]]> By: Marla http://www.splendicity.com/ebeautydaily/pedicure-dangers/comment-page-1/#comment-5241 Marla Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:58:03 +0000 1688425895#comment-5241 I'm glad that I came across this forum. I recently opened a salon and have pedicures offered. I've worked in a private salon previous that had a chair with the pipes and whatnot. It was very nice but I agree with what has been said. I myself can't afford one of the expensive pedi chairs and thank God I didn't. I'm looking for a way to do it sanitarily. I was looking for a tub but since reading this I'm going the old fashioned way and using a stainless steel bowl that I can sanitize after each client. ( I don't have many as of yet but want to be prepared) I’m glad that I came across this forum. I recently opened a salon and have pedicures offered. I’ve worked in a private salon previous that had a chair with the pipes and whatnot. It was very nice but I agree with what has been said. I myself can’t afford one of the expensive pedi chairs and thank God I didn’t. I’m looking for a way to do it sanitarily. I was looking for a tub but since reading this I’m going the old fashioned way and using a stainless steel bowl that I can sanitize after each client. ( I don’t have many as of yet but want to be prepared)

]]> By: Cindie http://www.splendicity.com/ebeautydaily/pedicure-dangers/comment-page-1/#comment-3391 Cindie Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:48:47 +0000 1688425895#comment-3391 Glad that a nail technician is TELLING THE TRUTH about pedicures. I never did think it was a good idea, because I never observed the tubs being cleaned out between clients (YUCK!) I have my own foot tub at home that is only used by me, and I clean it out with bleach after each use! MRSA is a very dangerous bacteria....it killed my ex-father-in-law in 1998! Do your own pedicures at home, or take your own foot tub (and implements) to the salon with you. Glad that a nail technician is TELLING THE TRUTH about pedicures. I never did think it was a good idea, because I never observed the tubs being cleaned out between clients (YUCK!) I have my own foot tub at home that is only used by me, and I clean it out with bleach after each use! MRSA is a very dangerous bacteria….it killed my ex-father-in-law in 1998! Do your own pedicures at home, or take your own foot tub (and implements) to the salon with you.

]]> By: Liz http://www.splendicity.com/ebeautydaily/pedicure-dangers/comment-page-1/#comment-3038 Liz Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:49:46 +0000 1688425895#comment-3038 I watched the Tara banks shoe just flipping through the channels, and It was about beauty disasters. A 23 year old girl had the worst infection the spread to her leggs. It literally ate a hole in her leg!! I havn't had a pedicure at a salon since! I get most of my supplies at Sally beauty supplies and do my own. Much cheaper, fun and no risk of infection! I watched the Tara banks shoe just flipping through the channels, and It was about beauty disasters. A 23 year old girl had the worst infection the spread to her leggs. It literally ate a hole in her leg!! I havn’t had a pedicure at a salon since! I get most of my supplies at Sally beauty supplies and do my own. Much cheaper, fun and no risk of infection!

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