What procedure should be done between uses of tools like tweezers?

• A. Sterilize between uses
• B. Use single-use items
• C. Thoroughly cleanse brushes and sponges between uses
• D. Dirty laundry disposal

Answer: (A)

Preventing cross-contamination between clients is essential, so implements like tweezers must be sterilized between uses. Sterilizing eliminates all forms of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and spores, ensuring that no pathogens are carried from one client to the next. While using single-use items is another way to prevent contamination, tweezers are typically cleaned and sterilized so they can be safely reused after each client. Thoroughly cleansing brushes and sponges is important for those tools, but it doesn’t provide the same level of microbial control for metal implements as sterilization does. Dirty laundry disposal isn’t relevant to the cleanliness of tweezers.