After a pedicure, a nail technician must disinfect the foot spa basin. According to standard infection-control protocol, which type of disinfectant product is required?

After a pedicure, a nail technician must

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AIsopropyl alcohol applied with a single-use wipe
BAny household bleach product at any concentration
CAn EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant used per manufacturer instructions
DA botanical hand sanitizer rated 70% ethanol

✓ Correct answer: C. An EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant used per manufacturer instructions Regulatory and Milady standards require an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant for foot spas and all salon surfaces because only EPA-registered products have proven, tested efficacy claims that can legally appear on the label.

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