What is the purpose of sanitizing tools before a manicure?

Sanitizing tools before a manicure is crucial for preventing infection. When nail technicians use tools on clients’ skin and nails, there is potential for transferring bacteria and other pathogens. By thoroughly sanitizing the tools, any harmful microorganisms are eliminated, reducing the risk of infections that can occur if those tools are contaminated. This practice is an essential component of maintaining hygiene and safety standards in any manicure service.

While making tools look new or ensuring they are sharp might be beneficial for performance and aesthetics, these actions do not directly contribute to the health and safety of the client. Similarly, ensuring tools fit correctly is important for usability but does not address the critical concern of infection prevention. Hence, the primary reason for sanitizing tools is to safeguard the health of both the client and the technician by minimizing the risk of spreading infections during the manicure process.