Tag Archive | soapy water

MONDAY MANI

Mar23

To Wash or Not to Wash?

 

Whenever possible use soapy soap (really lather up) with warm water instead of any type hand sanitizer…Why?

LEVELS OF CLEAN

~~Cleaning surfaces:  removes visible dirt, stains or debris with soap and water

~~Hand sanitizer:  does not, visibly, clean the skin but kills germs and bacteria(label directions — wet time, approx. 30 sec)?

~~Sanitize:  removes germs or bacteria microbes by a chemical aide(Lysol, bleach, etc.)

~~Disinfect:  kills 99.99% of germs, bacteria and fungus but not spores(follow label directions — wet time)

~~Sterilize:  kills “ALL” contaminants and spores(Autoclave)

Always start with cleaning, using a general-purpose cleaner.  A surface should be clear of dirt and debris before sanitizing or applying a disinfectant. By itself, a general-purpose cleaner won’t kill bacteria or viruses but you should always start with this step.  After the surface is properly cleaned, it’s then important to decide whether to sanitize or disinfect.  The best way to clean skin is with soap and water.

 

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Spring Cleaning and Your Nails

Feb24

How does one begin?  Some may want to take a whole day?  Some, those of us that work all day, take a room a day, maybe a Saturday or our one day off.  And, some may do it the Mary Kay way. . . The 5 a.m. Club.  Or it could be the 4 a.m. Club.  It would depend on what time your day starts.  It would mean that you have to get up one hour earlier to do your cleaning for that one club hour.  I can’t even now imagine those with CHILDREN.  How long will this take with you doing it the Spring Cleaning way?  It  will depend on whether or not you linger or reminisce when you find something you use to wear or your child use to play with or made for you from the second grade(they are now 30).  It’s been a while.

No matter your method of cleaning.  We have to be mindful of the care of our hands, nails and cuticles.  Cleaning supplies and just plain old neglect can wreck havoc on the skin of our hands during this time of year.  Our skin and nails have gone through the cold, dry season to now be dried out even further with cleaning chemicals and harsh soapy water.

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The key to all this drying out is moisture, moisture, moisture, not grease or lotions filled with more chemicals and alcohol.  Try natural oils such as coconut, olive or jojoba added to your favorite lotion if you must.  ALWAYS wear gloves when cleaning with chemicals and cleaning detergents, you’ll be glad you did.