How to Clean Pedicure Tubs

Pedicures are used to keep feet and toenails healthy. During this process a device called a pedicure tub is used. The clients use the tubs to soak their feet. In salons, these tubs need to be properly cleaned and disinfected after each client. If this is not done, bacteria and disease can spread from one client to the next.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Liquid soap
• Sterilized brush
• EPA registered disinfectant
• Paper towel

Instructions

1. Drain all of the water from the pedicure tub. Don't leave any.

2. Pour fresh water in the basin and squeeze in 2 tbsp. of liquid soap. Scrub the entire inside of the pedicure tub. Use a sterilized brush to do this. Once you have thoroughly scrubbed the tub, drain out the soapy water.

3. Rinse the tub out with fresh water.

4. Fill the tub up with water and add a EPA registered disinfectant. This is the most important part. Do not use a general disinfectant. It must be an EPA registered disinfectant that is made for pedicure tubs.

5. Circulate the water and disinfectant in the tub for ten minutes.

6. Drain the tub again. Rinse with fresh water. Finish the cleaning process by drying out the inside of the pedicure tub. If you use a towel, you must wash it immediately afterward. It is best to use paper towels that you can throw away.

Tips & Warnings

• Circulating bleach is not enough to disinfect a pedicure tub.

• Not cleaning your pedicure tub correctly can lead to the build up of biofilm in the pipes. Biofilm consists of toenail clippings, hair and dead skin.

References

• Beauty Tech: Motorized Pedicure Tub Cleaning and Disinfection
• Pro Beauty: Pedicure Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish