Salon hygiene and sanitation checklist
Checklist template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
- Business
- Location
- Date
Daily hygiene
Every day, and between every client
| Done | Task | Time | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hands and gloves | |||
| Wash or sanitize your hands before and after every client | |||
| Wear gloves for chemical services, waxing and any service that may draw blood | |||
| Change gloves and wash your hands between clients | |||
| Between every client | |||
| Replace the towel, cape or gown, and the neck strip | |||
| Clean and disinfect every tool used, then store it in a closed containerRemove hair and product, wash with detergent, then disinfect for the full contact time. | |||
| Throw away single-use items, such as files, buffers, spatulas and toe separators | |||
| Never double-dip wax spatulas or reuse wax | |||
| Wipe the chair, headrest, armrests and work surface | |||
| Disinfectant | |||
| Mix fresh disinfectant at the strength on the label, at least dailyUse a disinfectant your local rules approve for salons, and change it sooner if it’s cloudy. | |||
| Label each container with what it holds and when it was mixed | |||
| Tools and storage | |||
| Keep clean and used tools apart, in labeled containers | |||
| Put used blades and razors in the sharps container straight away | |||
| Check electrical tools for damaged cords and casings | |||
| Basins and foot spas | |||
| Clean the basins and remove hair from the drains | |||
| Clean and disinfect each foot spa or pedicure bowl after every clientFollow the maker’s instructions, and flush and disinfect the jets at the end of the day. | |||
| Cuts and blood | |||
| After a cut, stop the service, put on gloves and give first aid | |||
| Disinfect any tool or surface with blood on it, and bin contaminated waste as your rules require | |||
| Record the incident and tell the manager | |||
| The salon | |||
| Store clean towels and linen covered, and used linen in a closed bin | |||
| Clean the toilets and refill the soap and paper towels | |||
| Keep the ventilation on during chemical and nail services | |||
- Completed by
- Checked by (manager)
- Date
- Notes
