An esthetician finishes a facial and places reusable metal implements in a covered container of EPA-registered disinfectant. What is the MINIMUM contact time required for most hospital-grade disinfectants to be effective?

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A10 minutes
B30 seconds
C2 minutes
D30 minutes

✓ Correct answer: A. 10 minutes EPA-registered hospital-level disinfectants used in salons typically require a full 10-minute immersion contact time to achieve the stated kill claim, as specified on the product label.

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