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 175:10-7-5 - Disinfectants required for use in schools and related establishments

(a) Every precaution shall be taken to prevent infection by disinfecting all tools.

(b) All items shall be cleaned and disinfected by removing all visible debris from an item or surface by using soap/water or a cleaning agent.

(c) Items shall be rinsed thoroughly in plain water.

(d) Items shall be placed in a wet sanitizer, which is a large, pan-type container which may be of plastic, enamel, stainless steel, or rubber and shall be fully immersed in an EPA approved disinfectant prepared according to manufacturer's directions.

(e) For immersion the items must stay completely immersed for full contact time according to manufacturer's instructions.

(f) For spray, place clean item on clean surface and spray with disinfectant until thoroughly saturated. Ensure that all surfaces of item stay visibly moist for full contact time listed on the label for all pathogens listed on the label to be effectively destroyed.

(g) For EPA registered wipes - wipe all surfaces and ensure that all surfaces remain visibly moist for full contact time listed on the label.

(h) Combs may be disinfected in a cylinder jar by immersing in an EPA approved disinfectant prepared according to manufacturer's directions. The combs must stay immersed for full contact time according to manufacturer's directions.

(i) If an autoclave is used to sterilize items after disinfection, in order to destroy all microbial life (including spores), periodic testing and maintenance must be performed on system according to manufacturer's instructions.

(j) All disinfected items must be stored in a dry/closed cabinet, drawer, or other closed/covered/light type container without fumes.