Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 175 - State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Chapter 10 - Licensure of Cosmetologists, Barbers, Schools and Related Establishments
Subchapter 7 - Sanitation, Disinfection and Safety Standrards for Establishments and Schools
Section 175:10-7-12 - Towels/linens

(a) Clean towels shall be used for each patron.

(b) Clean towels and other linens shall be kept in a closed container, cabinet or drawer that is free from contamination.

(c) The headrest of the facial chair shall be covered with a clean towel for each patron.

(d) An appropriate supply of clean towels, linens and neck strips shall be maintained in the Establishment.

(e) All linens (towels, sheets, robes, etc.) cannot be re-used and must be laundered prior to use.

(f) Linens shall be washed on hot with detergent and dried until "hot to the touch".

(g) There shall be 1 vented, covered container provided for soiled linens (towels, capes, sheets) in salons, barber shops spa and nail salons and each individual room used for services and any customer changing area.

(h) Containers for used linens must be covered and have vented sides to reduce the growth of pathogens.

(i) Towel warmers must be disinfected daily with a disinfectant wipe or spray.

(j) Salons using hot steamed towels in services must meet these requirements;