Proper Hygiene: How to Sanitize your Lash Room And Eyelash Tools

As a lash artist, keeping your lash room and tools clean is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your clients’ safety. Proper hygiene prevents infections, cross-contamination, and maintains a professional, comfortable environment.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the best practices for sanitizing your lash room and cleaning your eyelash tools, especially your tweezers.

 

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Why Hygiene is Crucial in a Lash Room

Your clients trust you with their eyes—a delicate and sensitive area. Failing to clean your tools or sanitize your workspace can lead to infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye) or other irritations.

To avoid these issues, it's critical to establish a regular cleaning routine that covers everything from your lash bed to your tweezers.

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How to Properly Sanitize Your Lash Room

1. Clean Work Surfaces

After every client, wipe down your work area, including the lash bed, chair, and tools, with a disinfectant spray. Use hospital-grade disinfectants to kill any bacteria or viruses on surfaces. This helps maintain a clean environment and ensures that clients feel safe.

 

2. Clean the Floor Daily

Lash extensions and adhesive particles can fall to the floor during appointments. It’s important to sweep and mop the floor daily to keep the room free of dust and debris.

 

3. Maintain Good Ventilation

A well-ventilated room is essential, especially because lash adhesives can release fumes. Make sure to open windows or use an air purifier to keep the air fresh.

 

4. Disinfect All Tools and Accessories

Even if a tool doesn’t come into direct contact with the eyes, it still needs to be cleaned. For instance, jade stones can collect glue residue, so it’s important to wipe them down with alcohol after each use. If excess adhesive is present, acetone works well to dissolve it.

 

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How to Remove Lash Glue From Tweezers

Over time, lash glue can build up on your tweezers, making them difficult to use.

Here’s how to clean them effectively:

Use a Sponge Ball Cleaner:

Submerge your tweezers in a cleaner liquid and pinch the sponge ball inside the bottle several times to loosen the glue. Spin the tweezers around inside the bottle so the sponge makes full contact with the tool.

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Wipe Off Excess:

After cleaning, wipe off the extra liquid from the tweezers before taking them out of the bottle. If there’s stubborn glue that won’t come off, soak the tweezers in the solution for two minutes and then clean again.

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How to Disinfect Your Lash Tweezers

Because tweezers come into direct contact with your clients’ eyes, it’s crucial to disinfect them thoroughly between each client.

Here’s the process you should follow:

 

Step 1: Wash Your Hands

Before you start cleaning your tools, make sure your hands are clean. Scrub them with soap for at least 20-30 seconds, making sure to cover every part of your hands.

 

Step 2: Clean Tweezers With Soap

Use soap and water to remove oils and debris from your tweezers. You can use your fingers, a sponge, or a lash spoolie brush to scrub them clean. Pay close attention to every part of the tweezers, ensuring no dirt or glue is left behind.

 

Step 3: Disinfect With Barbicide

Barbicide is a powerful disinfectant commonly used by lash artists. It’s concentrated, so you need to dilute it with water:

• Mix the Barbicide with water according to the instructions on the bottle.

• Use a disinfectant tray to soak your tweezers in the Barbicide solution for 10-15 minutes. Make sure the tweezers are not piled together—lay them flat so that every surface is disinfected.

 

Step 4: Clean Protective Covers

Don’t forget to disinfect the protective covers of your tweezers! Fill a small container with isopropyl alcohol, submerge the covers for a few minutes, then rinse with water and let them dry on a clean paper towel.

 

Step 5: Rinse and Dry Tweezers Thoroughly

After disinfecting, rinse the tweezers thoroughly under running water to remove any residue. Dry them using a clean paper towel, making sure to get in between the tweezer arms to remove all moisture. This is important to prevent water buildup, which can lead to bacteria growth.

 

Step 6: Store Tweezers Properly

Once your tweezers and their protective covers are completely dry, store them in a clean, designated container. Make sure to place the protective covers on the tweezers to avoid contamination and damage.

 

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Extra Tips for Maintaining Hygiene

• Use Multiple Sets of Tools: Since disinfecting tweezers takes time, have multiple sets of tools so that you always have clean, disinfected tools ready for your next client.

• Replace Disposable Items: Never reuse single-use items like eye pads, mascara wands, or glue rings. Dispose of them immediately after use.

• Wash Hands Regularly: Always wash your hands between clients to prevent the spread of germs.

 

Final Thoughts on Lash Room and Tool Sanitation

Proper hygiene in your lash room is not just about keeping things clean—it’s about ensuring your clients’ safety and maintaining a professional reputation. By following these steps, you’ll create a safe, sanitary environment that clients can trust.

Clean tools, especially your tweezers, should be a top priority. Regularly disinfecting your space and tools will help you provide the best service possible while protecting your clients' eyes from any potential harm.

  

 

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