There’s no doubt cleaning has always been a part of your routine, but today, disinfecting and sterilizing your salon is an important requirement. Prepare your salon for this new level of clean and welcome your clients back to a safe space with our deep clean checklist.

Check Your State Requirements

The specific safety procedures (such as sterilizing stations between clients) and equipment (like masks and gloves) will vary from state to state. Check with your local Board of Cosmetology to review the regulations in your state. Confirm what personal protective equipment and the safety protocols you (and your clients) will need to follow to ensure you can prepare for the necessary equipment and cleaning products.

Prepare Your Supplies

Once you reopen, you’ll likely experience a rush of appointments. Take this time to stock up on required safety products. Check with your state Board of Cosmetology to prepare your space with the necessary cleaning tools — barbicide, masks, smocks, gloves, and face shields — for the coming months. Check out our salon supply checklist, which includes the cleaning supplies you’ll need to keep clients safe.

Reorganize your Space

Before opening your salon doors, take some time to reorganize your space. Remove magazines and business cards from your reception area and instead place signage with links to your Instagram and salon website your clients can browse an online lookbook and book additional appointments. Remove products from a display table and instead consider selling products online.

At the end of the day, a clean workspace doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. When reorganizing your space, remember to make your space more welcoming than ever. Get creative with your hand sanitizer, add a personal spin with glass bottles or provide salon-branded hand sanitizer as parting gifts for clients. Share your updates with your community on social media to get them excited to visit your new and improved space in person.

While the specific safety and disinfectant requirements will vary from state to state, we’ve gathered the basics to help you deep clean your salon space today.

Deep Clean — Reception

• Remove all unnecessary high-touch items like magazines, business cards, and look books. Instead, add signs with links to your salon website and Instagram page.
• Wipe down any furniture in reception with a layer of EPA registered disinfectant (one that is labeled as bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal. 
• If you’re unsure about the effectiveness of your disinfectant of choice, check the EPA website here. You should always read the label of your product to understand the time and application it needs to fully disinfect.

Deep Clean — Restrooms

• Clean floor to ceiling and disinfect all restroom surfaces (floors, sinks, le toilette).
• Remove anything that doesn’t need to be in the bathroom, and store any extra products in a closed cabinet.

Deep Clean — Wash Stations

• Clean and disinfect all bowls, hoses, spray nozzles, and chairs.
• Toss and replace any products that have not been stored with a lid or a closed container.

Deep Clean — Work Stations

• Clean and disinfect all tools, counters, mirrors, and chairs at each and every work station.
• After cleaning, place your tools in an airtight closed container.
• Toss and replace any products that haven’t been stored in a closed container.
• Wash and disinfect any linen hampers and trash cans at your station.

Deep Clean — Treatment Rooms

• Clean and disinfect all treatment room surfaces including chairs, tables, and appliances.
• Clean and disinfect any linens and store clean linens in a closed container.
• Clean and disinfect any hampers or trash cans.
• Empty all wax pots and disinfect before refilling with fresh wax.