A salon uses a quat (quaternary ammonium compound) disinfectant solution. After several hours of use, a technician notices the solution looks cloudy and has visible debris. What is the correct action?

A salon uses a quat (quaternary ammonium

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AContinue using the solution because quat disinfectants remain effective even when visibly contaminated
BDiscard the contaminated solution, clean and dry the container, and prepare a fresh solution
CFilter the debris out and continue using the solution until the end of the day
DAdd more concentrated disinfectant to the existing solution to restore its strength

✓ Correct answer: B. Discard the contaminated solution, clean and dry the container, and prepare a fresh solution Organic debris (skin cells, blood, product residue) inactivates quaternary ammonium compounds and other disinfectants; visibly contaminated solutions must be discarded and replaced with fresh solution in a clean container to maintain efficacy.

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