Sanitation Of Tanning Booths

Avoid getting crabs at tanning beds and saunas by making sure tanning bed cleaning supplies are hospital strength

The two most common question asked is, can I get crabs at tanning beds and saunas and how do I know the sanitation of tanning booths is done? Well, when you enter the salon have a quick look for tanning bed cleaning supplies. No just kidding. Of course that’s not going to give you the answer to your concerns.

Reputable salons will always follow a cleaning regime that ensures their tanning beds are correctly sanitized. After all how good would it be for business if someone got crabs or some other nasty infection or disease from the use of a commercial facility.

Not only would it be bad for the salons reputation, it could be bad for their pocket book if someone decided to sue. Great you say, but that doesn’t make you feel any better, what does the salon actually do to keep me safe and healthy?

Most salons have a cleaning schedule that is followed stringently. Not only are they concerned about your health, they are concerned about their pocket book because a dirty tanning bed will drop to 20% of its efficiency level after only 6 months of neglect. So the salons are motivated for two reasons!

After each session the tanning bed is disinfected. Both the top and bottom acrylic is wiped clean of lotions, body oils, dirt and makeup. Pillows for the head and feet are wiped down, as is the facial tanning plate.

Any other areas where the client contacts the bed are also wiped clean with a disinfectant solution. Used eyewear and towels, if provided, are removed and replaced with clean ones.

Tanning booths are wiped down the same way. As well the metal grid or the acrylic protecting the lamps is cleaned and the floor is disinfected with a slightly stronger disinfectant. The exterior is also wiped down. Used eyewear and towels, if provided, are removed and replaced with clean ones.

Now as well as the cleaning that is done after each session, at the end of the day or first thing in the morning prior to opening all acrylics, pillows, booth floors, and equipment exteriors are washed down with a disinfectant cleaner.

A visual inspection is done on all nooks and crannies to ensure no dirt has become trapped. The rule of thumb is, this inspection should not result in any dirt being noticed because if it is, it means the session cleans are not being done correctly.

Once a week the acrylic sheets are removed and thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. The lamps are removed and any dust that has accumulated is wiped away. Dust filters the light reducing the lamps life expectancy and the quality of your tan.

All fans, grills, and vents are vacuumed to remove dust, and then wiped down to remove oil and grease films. This includes air conditioning and heating vents that are not directly attached to the tanning bed or booth.

Once a month the reflector materials are wiped down even though you never come in contact with this area. Dust and dirt hinders the reflection and thus the tanning affect, so it is included in the cleaning regime.

So when you enter you’re the room with your tanning bed, do a quick inspection. Do the white glove test without the white glove. Check for dust in vents and on lamps; look for finger prints and oil or dirt residue.

Then put your nose to the test. If was cleaned with a disinfectant solution after the last use, you should be able to smell at least a hint of cleaner.

In 99% of the cases, you’ll find the tanning bed and room cleaned to your satisfaction. However, if you don’t, then immediately complain to the management and insist they re-clean the bed before you use it.Click and ZIRH skincare for Men. Shop Now.

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