Salon Hygiene Checklist

Business Name: [ENTER BUSINESS NAME] Date: [ENTER DATE] Completed By: [ENTER STAFF NAME]

1. General Work Area

• Floors swept and mopped free of hair and debris.
• All surfaces (counters, chairs, handles) wiped with hospital grade disinfectant.
• Bins emptied and liners replaced.
• Towels and linens stored in clean, dry cupboard.

2. Tool Sterilisation

• All reusable tools (scissors, clippers, nippers) cleaned of visible debris.
• Tools sterilised in autoclave or chemical sterilant.
• Sterilisation cycle recorded and logged.
• Sterile packs checked for integrity and expiry date.

3. Single Use Items

• Single use items (gloves, cotton buds, wipes) discarded after every client.
• Sharps disposed of in approved sharps container.
• Sharps container not overfilled (below fill line).

4. Personal Hygiene

• Staff washed hands with soap and water for 15 seconds before client.
• Clean uniforms worn.
• Open cuts or wounds covered with waterproof dressing.
• Jewellery removed or covered during procedures.

5. Client Amenities

• Client washbasins cleaned and disinfected.
• Mirrors wiped clean.
• Magazines wiped down or removed if damaged.
• Toilet and bathroom facilities cleaned and stocked with soap and paper towels.

6. Laundry

• Dirty linen placed in designated hamper (not on floor).
• Laundry washed at minimum 60 degrees Celsius.
• Clean linen stored separately from dirty linen.

Staff Signature: __________________________ Manager Signature: _________________________ Date: __________________________