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This document discusses various cleaning agents that can be used in a salon setting. It describes how cleaning agents are substances that remove dirt, dust, stains and smells from surfaces. Common cleaning agents mentioned include water, vinegar, household bleach, ammonia, ethanol, lemon juice, liquid soap, detergents, baking soda and washing soda. The document stresses that the appropriate cleaning agent depends on the material being cleaned and type of cleaning needed. It provides some details on safe use and applications of specific agents like vinegar, bleach and ammonia.

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This document discusses various cleaning agents that can be used in a salon setting. It describes how cleaning agents are substances that remove dirt, dust, stains and smells from surfaces. Common cleaning agents mentioned include water, vinegar, household bleach, ammonia, ethanol, lemon juice, liquid soap, detergents, baking soda and washing soda. The document stresses that the appropriate cleaning agent depends on the material being cleaned and type of cleaning needed. It provides some details on safe use and applications of specific agents like vinegar, bleach and ammonia.

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Cleaning agent

One way of ensuring that


tools are in good
condition is to clean them
after use with the
appropriate cleaning
agents. Cleaning Agents
are substances, usually
liquids, powders, sprays,
or granules that are used
to remove dirt, including
dust, stains, bad smells,
and clutter on tool,
equipment, and surfaces.
Water is the most
common cleaning agent.
Some cleaning agents can
kill bacteria at the same
time. These days,
manufactures do clearly
label their products as
cleaning agents for
disinfection against
bacteria, viruses, and
fungi.
The selection of cleaning agents should be
carefully considered. The material to be cleaned
and the type of cleansing to be done determine the
cleaning agent to be used. Here are some common
cleaning agents that may be used in a salon.
Acetic Acid (Vinegar)
is used to clean hard
surfaces. Diluted
acetic acid, in the
form of vinegar, is
harmless. However ,
concentrated acetic
acid is harsh to the
skin and must,
therefore, be handled
with appropriate care,
since it can cause skin
burns, permanent eye,
damage, and irritation
to skin tissues.
Sodium hypochlorite -
(household bleach) is
used to whiten and remove
stains from clothes and
towels, and as disinfectant.
When used as disinfectant,
it must be diluted to be
used safety. One part
liquid household bleach to
100 parts water is
sufficient for disinfecting
surfaces, nail care
equipment, towel and
apron.
Ammonia is used as a
general purpose
cleaner for many
surfaces such as glass,
porcelain, and
stainless steel. It can
also frequently used
for cleaning ovens and
soaking items to
loosen grime. It result
in a relatively streak-
free shine surfaces.
Ethanol also called
ethyl alcohol or pure
alcohol is used in
medical wipes and in
most common
antibacteria hand
sanitizer gels as an
antiseptic. Ethanol is
effective against most
bacteria, fungi, and
many viruses.
Lemon Juice like
vinegar is acidic.Its
juice can dissolve
gummy buildup and
remove tarnish dirt
from wood surfaces. It
can also deodorize,
remove grease,
bleachstains, and
disinfect. When mixed
with baking soda, it
removes stains from
plastic containers.
Liquid soap as
cleansing agent tends
to be more effective
that a piece of soap
since it leaves fewer
residues on surfaces.
Liquid soap allows
insoluble particles
such as oil/ fat to
become soluble in
water and then be
rinsed away.
Detergents are
synthetic material
commonly available
as powders or
concentrated
solutions. Unlike soap,
detergents are
designed specifically
so that that do not
react with hard water
minerals.
Sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) is
made from soda ash
and is slightly
alkaline. It has many
cleaning attributes
and is environment
friendly.
Sodium carbonate
also known as
washing soda or soda
ash is much more
strongly alkaline.

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