Now
that we've got our salon up and running,we now have to learn the ways
in taking care of the equipment and supplies. In the first place,
without them, you wouldn't have a salon. Having clean,
well-maintained equipment is an essential deed
in keeping a salon up and running. As you may already know, there are
a lot of things inside the salon, which is why you need these tips in
order to keep them up and running, good to go and ready to serve
clients.
Styling
Chairs. Styling chairs take a
lot of flak. They are being sat on, dirtied by various liquids and
hair by your customers. Keeping them clean and operational is a top
priority for every salon owner. Styling chairs are covered in leather
and different fabrics. First off, never let put the styling chair
under direct exposure to sunlight as this may damage the leather by
drying it, making the color fade out and cause it to crack. Keep it
away from fans and air-conditioning as it causes the leather to dry
up. After each session, be sure to clean it by wiping it with a dry
or barely damp cloth. Wiping it with a wet fabric will clear
out the oils present in the leather, making it prone to drying and
damage. It is also recommended not to use rubbing alcohol. There are
leather cleaners available in supermarkets for you to use. Have the
hydraulics, screws and metalwork checked at least once a month to
ensure the chair's safety. Always be reminded to do so since an
unsafe chair may result into horrible consequences. Lastly, if you
are able to cover the chair with some sort of non-absorbent material
without hindering comfort and operationality, do so as it helps out
in maintaining the aesthetics and keeping potential damage potential.
Hair
dryers and irons. Probably one
of the most sought after salon supplies,
hair dryers (or blowers) are
prone to overheating when not well-maintained.
Hair, dirt and other small things may weaken the airflow and make
the dryer heat up pretty quickly. If this is so, clean it up
immediately. Be sure to always buy a hair dryer that has removable
grills; it makes the cleaning process easier the grills is always the
part where material buildup happens. If
there happens to be manufacturer instructions and guidelines on how
to clean the whole thing, better follow it. Flat and curling irons
are usually made from ceramic, carbon fiber and stainless steel.
There might be burnt hair, dirt and other residue stuck in it. You
don't need anything special to clean it, just use a cotton ball
dampened by rubbing alcohol or water and rub the ironing surface
gently. This takes out the grease. Once this process is done, wipe it
with a damp cloth and top it off with a dry one.
Manicure
and Pedicure Kits. It is
mandatory to have hospital grade sanitation in cleaning manicure and
pedicure kits. Having unclean tools with most definitely result to
unwanted complications that will negatively affect a client's health.
Infection of the nails and other ailments may occur so it is
necessary to have these materials cleaned. Using a quick wash of
soap, water and rubbing alcohol won't do the trick, this requires
hospital-approved sanitizers and disinfectants and sterilization.
After every treatment, clean the metal tools with soap and water, dip
them for at least 10 minutes in disinfectant and put them in a pot of
boiling water for at least 20 minutes as this will surely kill off
and bacteria or fungus that latched itself on
the tools. Be reminded that if any porous material came into contact
with an internal fluid that came from a client, dispose it
immediately and never reuse it.
6 comments:
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These are some good tips on taking care of salon equipment. I've just opened up a salon, so it helps to have information about how to make my equipment last longer. I agree, having salon chairs made with the right type of material that is durable can make all of the difference in making it last for a long time. That's why I've purchase chairs made from a type of leather that is durable.
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I really like the styling chairs in that photo. My sister is opening her own beauty salon, but she doesn't have very much equipment. For her birthday, my entire family is going to pitch in and buy her a set of chairs. She only needs about four or five. I think we will be able to afford something that nice. Thank you for the help.
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These were interesting tips. I will utilize then to the best of my ability. I totally agree about cleaning manicure and pedicure kits requires hospital-approved sanitizers and disinfectants and sterilization.. Thanks for the article…
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