Michigan salon inspection checklist

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1. The disinfectant

   What the disinfectant must be, how it is mixed and how often it is changed.

   • 1.Keep each disinfectant and sterilant in its manufacturer-labeled container.

     The rule's own words

     “Manufacturer-labeled container of each disinfectant and sterilant that is used.”

2. Cleaning tools between clients

   How combs, shears, nippers and other reusable tools are cleaned and disinfected after each client.

   • 2.Disinfect non-electrical tools after each use on a client, unless they are thrown away.

     The rule's own words

     “not disposed must be disinfected after each use on a patron in the following”

   • 3.Fully immerse non-electrical tools in a wet sanitizer for at least 10 minutes, or as long as the disinfectant maker recommends.

     The rule's own words

     “in a wet-sanitizer for not less than 10 minutes or the period recommended by”

3. Storing clean and used tools

   Clean tools kept covered and apart from used ones, so nothing dirty touches the next client.

   • 4.Store clean non-electrical tools and supplies in covered containers, separate from used ones.

     The rule's own words

     “Store clean nonelectrical tools and supplies in covered containers and separate from used tools and supplies.”

   • 5.Keep waxes, creams, lotions, oils and powders in covered containers, and remove them with clean spatulas or from a shaker dispenser.

     The rule's own words

     “All semi-solid substances, including, but not limited to, waxes, creams, lotions, oils, and powders must be stored in a covered container and removed with clean sanitary spatulas or dispensed from a shaker dispenser.”

4. Single-use items

   What must be thrown away after one client because it cannot be disinfected.

   • 6.Dispose of all single-use tools and supplies after use on a client.

     The rule's own words

     “Dispose of all single-use tools and supplies after use on a patron.”

5. Towels, capes and linens

   Clean towels stored closed, used ones in a covered container until laundered.

   • 7.Keep covered containers for used towels, capes and neck strips.

     The rule's own words

     “Covered containers for holding used towels, capes, and neck strips.”

   • 8.Machine wash towels, capes and neck strips with detergent in water of at least 160 degrees.

     The rule's own words

     “machine washed with a detergent in water of not less than 160 degrees”

6. Water, sinks and restroom

   Hot and cold running water, sinks and a restroom with a place to wash hands.

   • 9.Keep an adequate supply of running hot and cold water and adequate ventilation.

     The rule's own words

     “Adequate supply of running hot and cold water and adequate ventilation.”

   • 10.If you offer hair care, have a shampoo bowl with hot and cold running water.Hair services

     The rule's own words

     “Has a shampoo bowl equipped with hot and cold running water if providing hair care services.”

7. Pedicure equipment

   How foot spas and pedicure basins are cleaned after each client and at the end of the day, and the log some states require.

   • 11.Circulate disinfectant in the pedicure basin for at least 10 minutes, or as long as the maker recommends.Pedicures

     The rule's own words

     “disinfectant in the basin for not less than 10 minutes or the period”

8. Banned products and tools

   Products, tools and practices the state's rules forbid outright.

   • 12.Do not use or keep methyl methacrylate monomers.Nail services

     The rule's own words

     “No use or possession of methyl methacrylate monomers.”

   • 13.Do not use or keep blades when manicuring or pedicuring.Nail services

     The rule's own words

     “No use or possession of a blade in the practice of manicuring or pedicuring.”

   • 14.Do not use lump alum or a styptic pencil to stop bleeding.

     The rule's own words

     “Use lump alum or a styptic pencil to stop”

9. The premises

   Floors, walls, light, air, waste bins and keeping living space and food out of the work area.

   • 15.Keep covered waste containers large enough to hold 1 day's accumulated waste.

     The rule's own words

     “Covered waste containers large enough for 1 day”

   • 16.Disinfect waste containers at least once every 24 hours, or line them with a plastic bag that is thrown out each time they are emptied.

     The rule's own words

     “Waste containers are disinfected at least once every 24 hours or lined with a plastic bag that is disposed of each time the waste container is emptied.”

10. First aid and safety

    A first aid kit, what to do after a cut or blood exposure, and other safety rules.

    • 17.Have and maintain at least 1 first aid kit labeled as meeting the ANSI/ISEA standards.

      The rule's own words

      “Have and maintain at least 1 first aid kit labeled as meeting the ANSI/ISEA standards.”

    • 18.Keep at least 1 multi-purpose fire extinguisher within 20 feet of where an open flame is used.

      The rule's own words

      “At least 1 multi-purpose fire extinguisher that is labeled by the manufacturer as suitable for use on class a, b, and c fires within 20 feet of where an open flame is used.”