What type of disinfectant must be used to clean and immerse implements that come into contact with blood?

The appropriate type of disinfectant to be used for cleaning and immersing implements that have come into contact with blood must be tuberculocidal, as specified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This means that it can effectively kill a wide range of pathogens, including those that are resistant to common disinfectants and those that can cause serious health issues.

Implementing a disinfectant that is EPA registered and tuberculocidal is crucial in ensuring the safety and sanitation of tools used during nail services. This level of disinfectant is necessary because blood can carry infectious agents, and utilizing the right disinfectant helps prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens, such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

While alcohol-based disinfectants and household bleach are helpful in certain situations, they do not meet the specific requirements for blood exposure. Alcohol may not be effective against all types of germs that blood can carry, and while bleach can disinfect surfaces, it may be too harsh for some implements and is not always recommended for immersion. Quaternary ammonium compounds are generally effective as disinfectants, but they lack the necessary tuberculocidal properties needed for this level of exposure. Therefore, the use of an EPA registered tuberculocidal disinfectant is the most