Beauty industry, Blog, Workforce hand washing
5 of the best mobile sinks for beauty and aesthetics businesses
Nov
Hand washing with soap and water is crucial in all salons, pop-up stalls and related beauty outlets
Practising good hand hygiene can be tough in a busy salon or when travelling between customers. However, if professionals in the beauty and aesthetics industry want to have a reputation for high standards and excellence in hygiene, it’s important they have constant access to hand washing facilities.
With 80% of bacteria and diseases spread by touch, there are high risks of cross-contamination between clients and practitioner and their tools which makes good hand hygiene essential.
Access to running water is often overlooked due to the use of single-use gloves and sanitisers but these are renowned for being much less effective at achieving proper hand hygiene than simple soap and running water.
The importance of soap and water hand washing facilities
The Schwarzkopf Professional Salon Health & Safety Guidelines (a PDF download document) that includes useful tips and guidance regarding salon safety and compliance.
One key element is that hand wash stations or sinks should be used for the purpose of soap and water hand washing only.
“Ideally a salon installs a basin designated for HAND WASHING ONLY that is not used for cleaning equipment or washing eating and drinking tools.”
Which mobile hand washing sink is right for your beauty business?
Super Stallette
Portable and practical. Hot water hand washing facilities wherever they are needed.
The Hygienius
Highly portable and needing no plumbing, it requires only a 13 amp power socket for operation.
Handeman Xtra Portable
It is for use with pre-heated hot water and can be taken with you wherever you go!