Is Barbicide a high level disinfectant?

intermediate to high level disinfectant. *See the General and Operational Requirements fact sheet for detailed cleaning and disinfecting steps. How should Barbicide be used? water.

What is Barbicide used for in salons?

Barbicide is a disinfectant solution used by barbers and cosmetologists for disinfecting grooming tools such as combs and hair-cutting shears. Manufactured by King Research, it was invented in 1947 by Maurice King and marketed heavily around the United States by his brother James.

Does Barbicide sterilize or disinfect?

Disinfecting is the killing of most microbial life that can lead to infection in humans—such as Influenza, Staphylococcus, HIV/AIDS, Herpes, Salmonella and Hepatitis. This step is done following cleaning and requires the use of a disinfectant such as BARBICIDE®, BARBICIDE® TB or BARBICIDE® Wipes.

What kind of disinfectant is Barbicide?

Tuberculocidal disinfectant
BARBICIDE® TB is a Tuberculocidal disinfectant for use in states that require this type of product. This EPA registered disinfectant can meet all of your disinfection needs in the salon, spa and barbershop.

What can I use instead of Barbicide?

As an alternative to Barbicide, you can use disinfectant powders like Peroxill. This kind of disinfectant is commonly used for medical devices, but it works perfectly for disinfecting your cosmetic tools too.

Is Barbicide a hospital grade disinfectant?

Barbicide is known worldwide as the ultimate product for EPA registered, hospital grade disinfection in salons, barber shops and spas. The iconic blue liquid is trusted and effective earning its reputation for creating a safe and clean salon.

How long do you leave things in Barbicide?

For items like combs, shears, brushes and nail clippers immerse them in Barbicide for ten minutes. Those ten minutes (contact time) will ensure all the pathogens on the label are eradicated. Once the contact time is complete, remove the implements and rinse them with water.

How often do you change Barbicide?

two times per week
Barbicide should be changed two times per week for all containers used to submerge combs, brushes, shears, and instruments. This includes the Barbicide jars or plastic tubs. Change the solution immediately when it becomes contaminated with blood, cloudy or full of hair.

How many times can you reuse Barbicide?

Barbicide should be changed two times per week for all containers used to submerge combs, brushes, shears, and instruments. This includes the Barbicide jars or plastic tubs. Change the solution immediately when it becomes contaminated with blood, cloudy or full of hair.

How often does Barbicide need to be changed?

How often should Barbicide be changed?