Hygiene has always been an essential practice for spas, salons and barber shops of all sizes around the world. However, today more than ever, hygiene is something that no spa or salon owner can afford to ignore because of the global pandemic that has taken the world by storm.
Besides Covid-19, salon and spa owners are obligated by workplace regulations to maintain high standards of hygiene in their shops. In this blog, we’re going to talk about why hygiene is an essential part of any salon or spa, as well as explore a few of the things you can do to effectively and consistently practice good hygiene.
Why is hygiene so important for spa, barber shop and salon owners?
With the rise of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, hygiene has risen to the top of the to-do lists for most barber shop and salon owners. To prevent the spread of the virus, shop owners need to keep their establishments clean and sanitised at all times; they need to prioritize frequent cleaning and disinfection, not just to comply with Covid-19 regulations, but to protect themselves and their employees as well.
Besides the pandemic though, spas and barber shops need to maintain good hygiene standards to prevent the risk of cross contamination of their tools and equipment. Fungi, bacteria and nasty germs of different kinds can easily spread throughout your establishment if you don’t practice good hygiene.
How can you maintain good hygiene in your establishment?
Keep your furniture clean
Most salon chairs are made from PVC or vinyl, making them easy to effectively wipe down and sanitise. You should always take care to use the right cleaning and disinfection products to prevent any accidental damage to your furniture. Avoid using disinfectants that contain alcohol as they react with PVC and vinyl in a negative way, causing your equipment to become brittle and crack.
Avoid cross-contaminating your equipment
It’s absolutely essential that you clean your equipment as thoroughly as possible in between usage – don’t be lazy with this one, it could mean the difference between retaining your clients and shutting down your business. Every piece of equipment that comes into contact with your clients like combs, brushes, clippers and rollers should be cleaned thoroughly after each use and stored in a clean and dry area when not in use.
Don’t forget about personal hygiene
Last but certainly not least, you need to keep yourself and your staff as clean as you keep your equipment. Personal hygiene is almost a prerequisite for people working in spas, salons and barber shops, nobody would trust someone who isn’t clean and neat to take care of their beauty needs. Personal hygiene also helps curb the spread of nasty bacteria and viruses – don’t say we didn’t warn you!
If you’d like to learn more about the things you can do to keep your establishment and equipment clean, don’t be too shy to get in touch with us, we look forward to hearing from you!
