Daily, between-client and weekly cleaning and disinfection tasks for hair and beauty salons.
State cosmetology boards set specific rules for cleaning and disinfecting tools and surfaces, including which disinfectants to use and how long they must stay wet. Follow your board’s rules first.
A visible routine also reassures clients.
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A four-chair salon assigns closing tasks by rotation: one stylist does bowls and laundry, another floors and the restroom. The manager checks the list before locking up.
State cosmetology and barbering boards set sanitation rules for salons and inspect against them, and violations can lead to fines or license action. A checklist that follows the board’s rules and the disinfectant label shows each tool was cleaned and disinfected correctly between clients.
| Salon and date | Bloom Hair Studio, Savannah, Saturday |
|---|---|
| Between clients, station 2 | Combs and clips in disinfectant 10 min, per label |
| Single-use items | Neck strips and wax sticks discarded |
| Capes and towels | Fresh cape and towel each client |
| End of day | Shampoo bowls scrubbed; disinfectant jars changed |
| Laundry | 2 loads, folded by 6:30 pm |
| Checked by | Owner, Tasha |
The sample writes the contact time from the disinfectant label on the line itself, because a quick dip does not meet the label directions.
One that meets your state board’s requirements.
Follow your board’s rules; many require clean capes or neck strips.
As the product and your board require.
The manager or closing lead.
Porous items such as emery files, buffers and pumice stones generally cannot be disinfected and are single use in many states. Some boards allow reuse only if the item can be fully disinfected, as metal or glass files can. Check your state cosmetology board rules and list each tool type under single-use or disinfect on the checklist.
Most state boards require the basin to be drained, scrubbed and disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant after every client, with a longer cleaning at the end of the day that may include running the jets. Many boards also require a cleaning log for each spa. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions along with the board rules.
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Once the salon cleaning checklist is in place, the next question is usually about shifts and hours. Book a demo to see how EZTime handles scheduling and time tracking.