BARCIDE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 

Barbicide is a safe and trusted disinfectant in the barbershop, spa, and saloon.

The iconic blue water is a reputable brand in the beauty industry because of the positive results of its application.

Barbershops prefer this brand in rendering clean and neat service to its customers. 

Whenever you want to use it to disinfect a tool, the first thing to do is to remove all dirt on its’ surface. Mix soap and water together.

Then clean the appliance with it. Before, disinfecting it with Barbicide. Perhaps, we need to guide you on how to disinfect with the blue water. 

Preparation of the iconic water

One of the most crucial steps of disinfecting barber tools is to mix Barbicide in the right ratio.

You will need Measuring Cups, Barbicide Container, and Barbicide Disinfectant.

Mix 2 cups (16 oz) of water with 1/8 cup (1 oz) of iconic blue water.

All pathogens present on your tools will be killed with the mix. See the product label to confirm the list of the pathogens which could not survive Barbicide. 

Also, you should disinfect non-porous spaces in your barbershop.

You should dispose of all single-use items such as razors after use.

You can apply the solution to several disinfection processes. The solution offers a reliable and clean disinfection against germs and pathogens. 

Immersion 

If you want to apply the solution on items such as brush, scissors, clips, and shears, you should soak them in the solution for ten minutes.

All pathogens will be eradicated during their contact with the mix.

After the immersion period, remove and rinse items in water.

Wipe them with a dry towel, then store them in an airtight jar. 

Here is a INFOGRAPHIC I created in order to make these steps much easier.

Spray 

To maintain a pathogen-free environment, you should disinfect your barbershop.

You should not only clean tools but other items such as chairs and furniture.

Since they cannot be dipped in a Barbicide solution to disinfect them.

You can spray more enormous things with the solution.

Afterward, wipe off the solution with a dry towel after the contact period of ten minutes.

It is vital to leave the solution on them for the contact period to make the disinfection process effective. 

We hope you have learned critical steps to take in keeping your barbershop clean and disinfected.

Please be take all safety precautions when mixing Barbicide. 

 

The Health Hazards of Barbicide

The iconic blue water remains every barber preferred disinfectant.

Now that you can mix and apply it on your implements, tools, equipment, and space. Let us see some health hazards the substance can cause to human health.

Among the routes of entry of these substances to the human body are ingestion, skin and eye contacts, and inhaling it.

When a victim has prolonged exposure to Barbicide, it leads to both eye and skin irritation.

It causes damages to internal organs like lungs when swallow or inhaled when exposed.

 

What are the signs and symptoms, as well as measures of Barbicide exposure?

Note that the iconic blue water is a harmful substance. Thus, be careful when handling it during the disinfection process. However, the following are the signs and symptoms that an individual can develop upon exposure to it.

• Inhalation

An individual who inhales this substance may have his lung damaged. He may also experience both burning sensation and irritation. Whenever a person inhales Barbicide, move the patient for fresh air.

• Skin contact

The slightest thing that can happen to someone who the substance spills on his skin is the redness of the contact area. When it is in contact with a human for long, it leads to burning sensation and irritation. Wash contact area with soap then rinses off in the water. If it spills on cloth, strip to wash and dry it before wearing it.

• Eyes contact

The eyes remain one of the most critical parts of the human body. Eye redness and watering and burning sensation are the signs an individual can experience when there is eye contact. However, to eliminate the human eye’s reaction, wash the eye under a running tap for several minutes.

• Ingestion

As for the conscious and active patient, dilute the solution by offering the patient milk to drink as well as a white egg. Let the patient drink a lot of water. It is strongly recommended not to force the patient to vomit. In a significant or extreme case, please let the patient get medical attention from professionals.

 

Personal Protection and Measures

Please follow measures when mixing or applying Barbicide in your barbershop. It is good to keep a clean and disinfected environment, but not at the expense of your health. We have some safety precautions for you.

• Maintain proper ventilation

One of the most important ways of avoiding respiratory issues during its application is to make your barbershop to be well ventilated. If you want to spray it on non-porous surfaces such as chairs, equipment, and furniture, use respiratory protection. Special respiratory kits will help save ones from lung damage.

• Protect your skin

The best measure of protecting your skins is by wearing gloves when diluting concentrated Barbicide in water. Gloves save human skins from attacks when wiping chemicals off surfaces.

• Guide your eyes

Wear safety glasses during solution preparation and application processes. Don’t let your eye come in contact with the solution when spraying it on the surface or when immersing items in it.

• Personal Hygiene

Protect drink and food from the solution by covering them when spraying it on surfaces. Avoid contact with eyes, skins, and clothing during use. Finally, wash your hands immediately after use.

 

The benefits of disinfecting with Barbicide

The blue liquid has many benefits when it comes to keeping a barbershop clean and pathogen-free.

Other areas when it is used are salons, homes, and hospitals. It used to make a trusted and efficient disinfection solution.

Pathogens, viruses, bacteria, and germs will be killed when in contact with the solution. Barbers sterilize their implements and booth with the liquid.

Thus, it is essential to watch your customers’ safety when maintaining disinfected areas because the blue liquid is highly harmful to human health. 

However, there are a lot of brands present in today’s’ market posing as the blue liquid.

Thus, to buy the right disinfecting solution, you should know the right product to buy.

The blue water is stored in a container, and it is used to keep barbershop germs and virus free.

The solution is sealed in a bottle to prevent contact with the human body because it is highly hazardous to health. 

 

How to Avoid Coronavirus

During this novel Coronavirus period, the most effective measures of preventing the spending of the disease are by keeping a clean and sanitized environment.

The Bluewater solution provides a trusted and effective way of disinfecting your booth.

Sterilize items like scissors, combs, and brushes by immersing them in the solution. Spraying the solution on equipment and non-porous surfaces prevent corrosion activity. 

Use the product by following the prescribed steps. Immersion is the best method of disinfecting items from pathogens.

You should prepare the solution and then immerse them in the solution. The jar is designed to allow easy immersion and withdrawal of items from it.

Clean off the solution after the disinfection process. Then store them an airtight jar until they are needed. 

Thus, visible debris present on items should be removed before using dripping them in the solution.

Sanitization with soap and water is not as efficient as spraying furniture, floor, and equipment with the product.

The solution is more efficient in killing all pathogens present on surfaces. 

 

Prevention against Bacteria and Viruses

A test was carried out to test the solution’s effectiveness against tuberculosis, Staphylococcus, and Pseudomonas.

Items were completely immersed in the solution for ten minutes, and it was confirmed that they could not survive in the solution.

It is also effective against HIV-1 when items are immersed in the solution at 20˚C for a contact time of ten minutes.

Thus, save yourself and your client from these harmful bacteria and viruses with an iconic solution by constantly wiping your environment with it.

Sharp items which can be soiled with blood or fluids that can carry the HIV type 1 virus and Coronavirus should be disinfected regularly.

It would be best if you disposed of single-use, and contaminated items that carry blood should be autoclaved and disposed of according to government regulations for infectious items. 

 

How to Use the Blue Water

Abide by the production prescription on how to use the blue water. The liquid is concentrated, and it should be used multiple times. It is a trusted and effective solution against germs, viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Please follow all safety precautions when using the product. Wear protective wear like gloves and goggles to prevent direct contact with your skin and eyes because it leaves a harsh effect on the body. 

 

However, the solution is best stored in its container because its base was designed to keep it from falling easily. Store in its jar to recognize it easily. Please keep the solution out of children’s reach and don’t store with food and fertilizer. Store under normal storage temperature. Clean your hands after using the solution. 

 

The Importance of Sanitization

Sanitization is the most significant means of keeping your barbershop safe from Coronavirus. Barbicide offers a permanent solution to keep your pre-cleaned surroundings neat and clean from all pathogens. You are solely responsible for the safety of your booth. Keep your barbershop free from all viruses as the world experiences the novel pandemic. 

Frequently Asked Question on CoronaVirus

Should I sanitize my hands with the solution?

No, the Human body is highly porous. So, don’t sanitize your hand with the solution. Viruses will be removed by washing hands with soap and water. It is not essential to kill viruses but to keep them from your body.

I shake hands with my clients to build my customer relationship with them. Should I keep doing this? 

No, it is known that handshaking is an effective means by which the viruses spread among people. Replace it with other forms of greetings. You can build your customer relationship by offering them special packages.

Can bleach be used to disinfect my barbershop?

Yes, but ensure it’s the right bleach. Using bleach as a disinfectant should be carried out carefully. Read the product label to confirm if the bleach disinfects. Please don’t use bleach on expensive equipment in your barbershop because it is highly corrosive. Use the iconic bluewater in place of bleach because it eliminates corrosion activities on expensive equipment surfaces.

Should I wear a face mask when barbering?

It is advisable to wear a mask when rendering your services to your clients in a booth. Protect your client by wearing a facemask, and don’t wear a mask to protect yourself from pathogens. Keep pathogens from your environment and implements them by using the blue liquid solution. Though, a face mask is designed to keep pathogens from getting into the human lungs.

These new diseases are everywhere; how can I be safe. 

Strive hard to keep your space free of pathogens by disinfecting your booth and maintaining proper personal hygiene. To be healthy, eat fruits and vegetables, drink a lot of water, and stop smoking if you are. Smoking has harmful effects on your lungs and general health state. By doing all these, you will develop healthy immune against those new diseases.

Is it advisable to sanitize my hand?

It is good to sanitize your hands, but it is less effective for handwashing on a regular basis. Sanitize your clients against viruses upon their arrival to your barbershop. Can I produce a wipe in my barbershop?

Yes, you can produce wipes by following the recommended procedures. Buy the product concentrate from store—Mix 1oz of the product with 16 oz of water. Soak your implements in the solution or spray hard surfaces with the solution and wipe with a towel. For effective disinfection against all pathogens, immerse items for the recommended period.

Should mirrors be sprayed with the solution?

Apply the solution by spraying it on a hard surface, whether it is the chair, mirror, equipment, and electrical appliances in your barbershop. To obtain the best result, you should wipe the solution off the mirror surface in a circular motion.

Will the iconic blue water harm combs and other barbering items?

No, it can cause any harm to your items. The contact time is ten minutes because when implements are immersed in the solution for the right period, all pathogens will die, and your items become clean and neat.