Disinfection of tables and chairs is required after every client.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if stained
• D. Only for certain client types

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how we handle surfaces between clients. Cleaning removes dirt and debris, sanitizing lowers the number of germs to a safe level, and disinfection kills most pathogens on a surface. In a salon, nonporous surfaces like tables and chairs are typically cleaned and then sanitized between clients. Disinfection is reserved for situations with potential blood or bodily fluid exposure, or when a product label or local rules require it.

So, disinfection of tables and chairs after every client isn’t a blanket rule. You clean and sanitize between clients, and you disinfect only when there’s contamination or when the policy or product label specifies it.