Salon Station Between-Client Sanitation Checklist
This rapid between-client sanitation checklist ensures each client receives service in a properly sanitized station. State boards mandate specific sanitation steps between clients to prevent cross-contamination and disease transmission.
- Industry: Beauty & Wellness
- Frequency: Between Every Client
- Estimated Time: 5-10 minutes
- Role: Stylist / Cosmetologist
- Total Items: 36
Client Departure
Steps immediately after client leaves the station.
- Cape removed and placed in soiled laundry - not reused for next client?
- Single-use neck strip disposed in waste bin?
- Hair swept from station, chair, and floor?
- All used tools moved to dirty tool area for disinfection?
- Gloves put on before cleaning station?
- Hands washed after removing gloves?
Surface Disinfection
Clean and disinfect all station surfaces.
- Station counter wiped with EPA-registered disinfectant?
- Chair seat, back, armrests, and headrest disinfected?
- Disinfectant allowed to remain on surfaces for manufacturer-required contact time?
- Mirror spot-cleaned if touched or splashed?
- Tool tray or organizer wiped down?
- Floor swept and hair disposed?
Tool Preparation for Next Client
Prepare properly disinfected tools for the next service.
- Replacement tools retrieved from clean/disinfected storage?
- Clean combs and brushes confirmed disinfected from previous cycle?
- Clean scissors placed at station?
- Fresh clean cape placed at station?
- Neck strips restocked?
- Styling products restocked if low?
Dirty Tool Disinfection Process
Verify dirty tools are properly processed.
- Used tools pre-cleaned to remove hair and product buildup before disinfecting?
- Tools fully submerged in disinfectant solution - not just wiped?
- Timer set for full disinfectant contact time?
- Disinfectant container labeled with product name, date mixed, and dilution?
- Disinfectant solution clear - not discolored or cloudy?
- Tools allowed to air dry before returning to clean storage?
Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Response
Steps if blood or body fluid exposure occurs during service.
- If client was cut - wound treated, service paused, and surfaces cleaned?
- Bloodborne pathogen cleanup kit accessible?
- Gloves worn when handling any blood-contaminated items?
- Any blood exposure incident documented in exposure log?
- Blood-contaminated cotton, gauze, or tissues disposed in biohazard bag?
- Full station deep clean completed after any blood exposure before next client?
Documentation and Records
Verify required sanitation records are maintained.
- Between-client sanitation logged in sanitation record?
- Client service record updated including products used?
- Any client complaints or concerns noted for manager?
- Low supply levels noted for reorder?
- Any equipment issues noted for repair?
- Disinfectant solution change logged when replaced?
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Why Use This Salon Station Between-Client Sanitation Checklist?
This salon station between-client sanitation checklist helps beauty & wellness teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for stylist / cosmetologist professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: between every client.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Salon Station Between-Client Sanitation Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Client Departure, Surface Disinfection, Tool Preparation for Next Client, Dirty Tool Disinfection Process, Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Response, Documentation and Records. It is designed for beauty & wellness operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed between every client. Each completion takes approximately 5-10 minutes.
Who should use this Salon Station Between-Client Sanitation Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Stylist / Cosmetologist professionals in the beauty & wellness industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.