Ball sterilizer for manicure instruments. How to use?

The key to the health of beauty salon clients during manicure and pedicure procedures is the high-quality processing of the instrument. Today, 4 types of special sterilizers are used for this: ultrasonic, ultraviolet, quartz and dry heat. They differ in the principle of influence on the tool and in the time of its processing. In our article we will dwell in detail on the UV sterilizer. We will tell you what it is, note its advantages and disadvantages, and also present reviews from customers who have already experienced its effect in practice.

Pros of a ball sterilizer

Glasperlene sterilizer has many undoubted advantages, among which are:

• reliable impact on the surface of the tool;
• processing speed: 10-20 seconds;
• incredible efficiency: destruction of all possible bacteria, including gram-positive and gram-negative, fungi, viruses (herpes, HIV, hepatitis);
• careful and delicate cleaning of the instrument - it remains safe and sound;
• low power consumption, energy saving;
• the ability to work for a very long time without interruption - this is important when there is a large flow of clients;
• compactness of the device and, as a result, its mobility;
• modern design;
• acceptable prices.

Review of high-quality models of sterilizers for manicure instruments with current prices

No matter how impeccable the description of a disinfectant manicure technique may seem, you should always study real user reviews. This section has prepared a detailed review of sterilizers with technical characteristics, but also added several real reviews from experienced owners. Let's start studying the models.

Sterilizer for manicure tools Tools SH - number one in nail service

If you doubt the sterility of the instrument, you can process them twice. It won't make things any worse. All you have to do is move the used tools directly into the processing chamber. A special feature of this device is its ability to kill even the most dangerous microorganisms. The device of this brand does not require pre-processing of instruments and works effectively the first time.

Sterilizer for manicure instruments Tools SH

Ultraviolet sterilizer with plastic body TNL STERILIZER GERMIX SB-1002

UV quartz lamps are considered the most affordable, and they perform their tasks well, but no more. The device is small in size and is intended for sterilization of cosmetic accessories for nail care. The chamber is small, but it is enough to clean brushes, brushes and other non-sharp objects.

TNL STERILIZER GERMIX SB-1002

Dryer for manicure tools Sanitizing BOX SH-360T

The dry heat works in any conditions, but is intended for sterilization only of metal products. A capacious device for processing manicure instruments with any type of contamination. Copes with the destruction of even the most pathogenic microorganisms. Before using the dry heat, you should read the instructions to avoid processing errors.

Sanitizing BOX SH-360T

Irisk ultrasonic sterilizer is easy to use

Don't forget to ask yourself where exactly your sterilizer will be used before purchasing. Many people prefer small models for processing manicure tools. It is worth noting that, despite its profitability and practicality, this disinfector is capable of treating instruments of only short length.

Ultrasonic sterilizer Irisk

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Closed models of sterilizers are considered more reliable and can last much longer than devices in which disinfection occurs with the housing lid open.

Disadvantages of a ball sterilizer

However, the device also has some disadvantages that are significant for certain masters:

• not too large capacity - this is the flip side of compactness;
• The device cannot process plastic tools, only metal ones;
• The device processes exactly the surface that you place in it. Tool handles, for example, remain uncovered.

Nevertheless, the glasperlene sterilizer still has many more advantages, which is why it can be seen in most nail studios.

Operating principle of the device

The device includes a set of main parts:

• outer casing - a box with a closing lid, made of plastic or metal;
• a container placed inside the main outer body - a glass made of heat-resistant material;
• a spiral-shaped heating element surrounding a heat-resistant glass;
• filling for a heat-resistant glass - glass (glasperlene) balls.

The main mechanism of operation is based on the action of red-hot glass beads , which have sterilizing properties. They come into contact with the surface of objects placed in them.

The Glasperlene device is capable of having a detrimental effect on all types of bacterial microorganisms, fungal spores resistant to external factors, as well as hepatitis and HIV viruses. Maximum heating temperature 250 °C.

Advantages

• by using a sterilizer with a ball filler that heats up to a high temperature, the cleaning process takes a few seconds;
• small overall dimensions make it possible to install the equipment in any accessible place and move it freely;
• ease of operation makes it possible to use the device for specialists who do not have special skills in working with it;
• in comparison with chemical and steam treatment, sterilization with glasperlene filler has a more gentle effect on the instrument, which extends its service life;
• processed items cool down in a shorter period of time (from 30 to 60 seconds), which makes it possible to use it faster;
• the extended service life of the glasperlene filler, covering from several months to a year, ensures economical use of the device.

Flaws

• Only the working surface of the manicure instrument is immersed under the influence of the glasperlen medium, while the handle is often left untreated;
• the small diameter of the working volume limits the size and number of items for sterilization;
• treatment with glasperlene is only suitable for metal objects; those made of other materials melt under the influence of elevated temperatures and render the filler unusable.

Technology of using a ball sterilizer

Another advantage of a ball sterilizer is its ease of use.

Place the device on a flat surface. It comes with balls. Unpack them and fill the tank about two-thirds full. Connect the device to the network and press the power button.

After turning on, wait a certain time (it is written in the instructions) and place the tools in a bowl with balls, cutting sides down. Close the lid. After the time specified in the instructions has passed, the instruments will be completely disinfected. Attention: sterilization of one batch should not exceed 40 seconds!

Why do you need to sterilize manicure instruments?

A disinfector is an important device that no manicure or pedicure can do without. You can be sure that having such a device in your arsenal of manicure equipment, you will not lose the reputation of your skill, and also will not harm the health of your regular customers.

There is no need to sterilize rubber gloves. This is a disposable hygiene product, so change them after each use. The entire sterilization process is carried out in several stages.

1. Remains of epithelium, blood particles and fat are removed using wipes.
2. Treatment of each instrument involved in trimming manicure with liquid antiseptics and alcohol compounds.
3. Carrying out sterilization directly in the instrument apparatus.
4. Treatment with a liquid disinfectant after disinfection, as well as before the client.

By placing manicure accessories in a disinfectant, you kill a lot of harmful bacteria and viruses: AIDS, hepatitis, herpes and many others. If disinfection is not carried out, then during a manicure microorganisms can successfully enter the body through damaged areas of the skin.

After going through all stages of disinfection, you must hide the instruments in a special storage case.

How to care for a ball sterilizer?

In order for the sterilizer to serve you as long as possible and clean as many instruments as possible, you need to properly care for it:

• clean the case and internal surfaces daily - of course, before doing this you need to unplug the device and wait for it to cool completely;
• Do not disconnect the sterilizer from the network immediately after the disinfection process;
• When cleaning surfaces, do not use aggressive liquids - only mild detergents diluted in the required proportions in water;
• After cleaning, be sure to wipe all treated surfaces with a soft, dry (preferably lint-free) cloth, removing traces of cleaning compounds and moisture.

Well, just in case, keep the instructions close!

The best manufacturers of sterilizers for the manicure industry: 4 leading brands in Russia

Imported or domestic manufacturers of manicure equipment? This question worries almost every nail technician. Everyone is trying to find a device for themselves with both ideal qualities and an affordable price. This is not always possible, but studying our list of brands that produce sterilizers will be very useful.

DONFEEL - always convenient and practical devices

When removing instruments, be careful with sterilizers with metal chambers: any careless movement can lead to burns. The company specializes in the production of various types of sterilizers for beauty salons. Each of the devices is considered professional and belongs to the middle price segment. In the manufacture of disinfectors, only high-quality materials are used that do not emit any harmful impurities during operation. Almost all models have sufficient capacity.

TNL Professional - Korean high-strength technology

Every year, every cosmetic company offers a lot of new nail care products. The brand has proven itself well in the manicure and makeup industry. Devices of this brand can be used at home and professionally, and the list of existing sterilizer models allows you to choose the option that is most affordable. Each of the TNL brand products undergoes quality testing.

ruNail is a popular manufacturer of manicure equipment

Ultrasound devices support the sterilization of metal instruments only. The ruNail company is a domestic brand for the production of manicure accessories and products. The vast majority of devices have an ultrasonic operating principle. It is convenient to operate such devices, since all models have digital displays with the ability to control the process.

Jessnail - an excellent range for nail services

It is not recommended to treat hot instruments with alcohol or liquid to remove the sticky layer. The Jessnail brand has been supplying products to beauty salons for about 15 years. According to experts, sterilizers from the stated brand can be considered one of the most reliable. The company specializes not only in the development of disinfectant devices, but also high-quality manicure tools and products.

After trimming your manicure, it is advisable to immediately place the tweezers in the tool for disinfection. The expert group of our editorial team believes that each of the listed manufacturers deserves positive reviews and, accordingly, the attention of both beginners and professional craftsmen. Next, we will consider several of the best models of devices, after analyzing which you can make your own choice.

How to choose a ball sterilizer

According to the principle of operation, all models are virtually the same. But there are a number of factors that you need to pay attention to when purchasing:

• maximum heating temperature: it is better that it can reach a maximum of 250 degrees;
• case material: it must be made of high-quality plastic or metal;
• stability: the device must be equipped with rubber feet to ensure stability.

And be sure to buy a sterilizer exclusively in a trusted store that sells only high-quality original certified products! Make sure that all documents are included with your purchase.

Treating hands with antiseptic

Before performing a manicure, you must disinfect your hands and the client’s with a disinfectant. To do this, you can use the following antiseptics: Neosteril, Octenisept, Bacillol, Sterillium, Kutasept F, Eco-breeze. They come either in sprays or in containers with dispensers.

The product is applied to dry hands and distributed evenly over the skin. It is important to carefully work on the inside and back of the hands, the areas between the fingers and around the nails. After this, it is recommended to wear disposable latex or rubber gloves.

Next, the client’s hands are treated with an antiseptic. Use hand sanitizer twice if there is a risk of contracting hepatitis B or tuberculosis.

Recommendations for antiseptic treatment

• The antiseptic is taken from the dispenser into the recess of the palm
• Nails should be clean and cut short
• When working, it is necessary to remove rings, bracelets, watches
• When applying antiseptic, the skin of your hands must be dry.
• It is recommended to use an antiseptic with components to restore the lipid layer so that the skin does not dry out excessively and is less susceptible to injury and cracking.
• The antiseptic is rubbed into the skin of the hands until completely dry.

Important practical recommendations for working with UZM

Although working with ultrasonic washers, in principle, does not require any special skills or special training, it is necessary to know some nuances for the safety of the items being cleaned and your own safety.

• Cleaning objects and reaction vessels must not be placed on the bottom of the ultrasonic bath. This may cause device failure as parts will reflect ultrasonic energy back to the transmitter. To ensure normal cavitation, you should always leave at least 0.3 cm between the bottom of the tank and the product. Each time you need to use a tray or sieve (included). They help avoid scratches on items that are cleaned in an ultrasonic bath.
• Rinsing after cleaning cycles is recommended to remove various chemical residues that may adversely affect the condition of the product. Products can be washed directly in an ultrasonic cleaner, either in a bath of clean water, or in a separate sink under the tap with distilled or deionized water.
• Turning on/off the ultrasonic cleaner. It is strictly prohibited to turn on the UZM empty, that is, without liquid. Many modern bathtubs have protection in the form of a self-resetting fuse, but still not all models are so perfect. Low levels of cleaning solution can seriously damage the ultrasonic bath. Therefore, leaving the purifier constantly on is a big risk of lowering the solution level, since the solution evaporates, especially when heated. It is imperative to turn off the ultrasonic device when it is not in use and monitor the solution level. With this approach, the device will last as long as possible without any problems.

Let's look at common mistakes

Let's look at the most common misconceptions and mistakes when carrying out sterilization.

Please note the following:

1. Boiling does not sterilize. Some craftsmen use boiling for sterilization. This is mistake. Boiling can only be used to disinfect instruments. At the same time, according to SP 2.1.3678-20, instruments, the use of which may damage the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes (during manicure, pedicure, piercing, tattoo, etc.), must be disinfected in a disinfectant solution (boiling is not provided ). You should adhere to this rule, because... this allows you to maximally protect clients and staff from potential infection and the spread of infection. And for sterilization you should use only approved methods.

2. An oven is not a sterilizer. It is also not allowed to sterilize instruments in an oven (oven). Some craftsmen believe that the oven is an analogue of air sterilizers (dry heaters) and try to sterilize instruments in them. This is mistake. An air sterilizer is a specially designed device that, during operation, stably maintains a set temperature within the entire volume of the working chamber within the permissible error of several degrees. This is a prerequisite for sterilizers of this type, which must maintain the specified parameters of sterilization modes throughout the entire volume of the working chamber during the sterilization holding time. As a rule, ovens have a wide range of temperatures inside the working chamber; moreover, it is hardly possible to provide a precisely specified temperature (for example, 180 °C) at which instruments should be sterilized. Some craftsmen who sterilize instruments in the oven use craft bags containing class 1 chemical indicators to confirm the effectiveness of sterilization. But we have already discussed this issue and found out that triggered indicators on craft bags do not guarantee the sterility of instruments, they only indicate that this bag has undergone heat treatment. To confirm that all critical parameters of the sterilization regimes have been met, indicators of classes 4 and 5 are used. Thus, when sterilizing in an oven, you risk getting unsterile instruments or ruining your instruments if overheated.

3. Wiping instruments with alcohol is not sterilization. There is a misconception that wiping instruments with alcohol can sterilize them. And this is also a mistake. Indeed, most microorganisms die upon contact with a concentrated alcohol solution, but not all and not immediately. For example, alcohol has no effect at all on the tuberculosis bacillus, alcohol can only partially destroy hepatitis B and C viruses, HIV dies in about a minute, and alcohol should not evaporate during this entire time, which cannot be ensured when wiping instruments. In addition, it is physically impossible for some instruments to be completely cleaned by wiping with alcohol, because... they have inaccessible places, for example, locking tools (scissors, wire cutters, etc.). Alcohol is used in various fields of medicine and industry for other purposes, but not for sterilization. The same applies to Chlorhexidine and other antiseptics.

4. Ultrasonic and ultraviolet sterilizers do not exist. We have already talked about this. Ultrasonic baths can only be used for pre-sterilization cleaning of instruments and for disinfection if a disinfectant solution is used. And ultraviolet chambers can only be used to store already sterilized instruments.

5. Wear protective gloves and a mask. All operations for processing instruments (disinfection, pre-sterilization cleaning, sterilization) must be performed with protective gloves in order to: 1) avoid infection with potentially contaminated (infected) instruments; 2) avoid contact with the disinfectant solution.

Also, the work of the master with the client, associated with the possibility of damage to the skin or mucous membranes, must be carried out wearing protective gloves and a mask.

Cautions and replacement of filler

It is worth remembering that sterilization in equipment with glasperlene filler is subject to pre-treated and dried objects with disinfectants, because Excess moisture trapped in the balls leads to their unusability and damages the internal heat-resistant container.

Storage of equipment is permissible at room temperature, avoiding proximity to heating systems and other sources of heat radiation.

Procedure for replacing the filler

The filler from the balls is replaced when they change their color (for example, they turn yellow or become cloudy).

The filler in the device, which is used during long hours of daily work, is also subject to monthly replacement. The average load allows use for up to 0.5 years.

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The maximum permissible service life of the balls, regardless of their use, is 1 year.

To replace, about 1-1.5 packages of glasperlene are required, which allows you to fill a heat-resistant container to the required volume - at least 2/3 of the inner glass.

You can extend the life of the filler by treating the balls with baking soda, for which every 1-3 months you make a solution with a concentration of 5% (5 g of soda per 100 ml of water), immerse the balls in it, wash them thoroughly and rinse with running water. Only completely dried glasperlene is loaded back.

Properties

A glassperlene or ball sterilizer is a small device with glass beads inside. Processing occurs by heating the balls to a temperature of 160 to 250 degrees.

The name quartz ball sterilizer, which is the same as glasperlene, is often used. The fact is that the filler balls are made of quartz glass, which has high strength.

The device is used at the third and final stage of processing after pre-sterilization cleaning and disinfection, but is the most controversial sterilizer of all existing ones.

How and with what to disinfect, sterilize and clean manicure instruments

Important features of the ball sterilizer:

1. The device does not allow the instrument to be completely immersed in the environment of heated balls., which contradicts SanPiN 2.1.3.2630-10 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for organizations engaged in medical activities.” Only small objects, such as cutters, can be completely immersed, and then removed using tweezers. It is also prohibited to sterilize instruments with locks or internal channels in this device.

2. After treatment, the instrument is used immediately - it cannot be stored inside or outside the sterilizer after the end of the treatment cycle.
3. It is impossible to track the result of sterilization - if an indicator is placed in a tendon or autoclave, then this cannot be done with a glasperlene sterilizer, which means there is no guarantee that the treatment was successful.
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4. The model of glasperlene sterilizer used must have a certificate of conformity and have a registration certificate from Roszdravnadzor for use in the Russian Federation.
5. Rospotrebnadzor employees may regard the use of ball processing as a violation . If you still plan to purchase a device, contact the regional office of Rospotrebnadzor or Roszdravnadzor with a specific model and find out if it is possible to use it.