BARBICIDE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
SOLUTION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Reason #2: Real-Time Public Health Risks. Answer: Our mobile
society makes transmission of diseases much more rapid and
potentially deadly as seen with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Influenza remains an annual threat, killing 50,000 Americans on
average annually.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (superbugs) such as MRSA (Methicillin-
Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) spread very easily in the salon,
barber shop and spa environments. They are very difficult to treat
and can be deadly.
While COVID-19 is a viral pathogen, it is anticipated that our next
pandemic will be a fungal threat. Professional grade disinfectants
like BARBICIDE® used in the beauty industry offer an additional
fungal efficacy that are not found in most standard disinfectants.
◉ Reason #3: Protecting Your Business. Answer: Just because a bug
or poor infection control procedures don't kill someone, doesn't
mean they won't kill your business.
Social media and review forums (Yelp), will spread the word... good
or bad, about your business in seconds!
Business Killers:
,Folliculitis
Ringworm
Dirty workplace
Lack of infection control procedures
◉ Reason #4: High Risk Clients. Answer: Many clients are at very
high risk of infection due to medical conditions, which you cannot
see and they often fail to discuss with you. Infection control is the
key to helping these clients stay healthy.
Examples of clients at high risk of infection:
Diabetic: Poor healing is common in these clients and 72% of them
are unaware they have the disease for over 5 years.
Mastectomy/Lumpectomy: These clients are at high risk of a
debilitating condition (lymphedema) if infected in the hand.
Immunosuppressive Medications: Infection risk increased due to
medications for things like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and
fibromyalgia which suppress the immune system.
◉ clean vs sanitize. Answer: The terms "sanitize" and "clean" mean
virtually the same thing. In an effort to streamline the terms and
clarify what is expected, states and textbooks are removing the term
"sanitize" and replacing it with "clean". Sanitized is NOT disinfected!
you must clean before disenfecting.
, ◉ Step #1: Clean or Sanitize. Answer: Cleaning is the first step in
infection control and prepares a NON-POROUS item for disinfection.
Cleaning is the removal of visible or surface debris from an object or
surface - no pathogens (germs) are destroyed, simply removed.
Porous items cannot be disinfected, but can be cleaned!
Examples of cleaning:
Washing with warm, soapy water.
Using a chemical cleaner (Ship-Shape) to remove organic material
such as hair and product residue.
Washing hands
Laundering towels, porous capes and linens
◉ Step #2: Disinfection. Answer: Disinfection requires that the item
or surface has been cleaned to allow for chemical to properly work
on all surfaces.
Disinfection requires the use of a chemical disinfectant like
BARBICIDE® approved in your state.
When done properly, disinfection is effective against most pathogens
of risk in the salon, spa or barbershop.
Disinfection is for NON-POROUS implements and surfaces only,
porous (single use) items must be discarded or laundered after use.
Proper disinfection requires the following:
Correct mixing/concentration
SOLUTION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Reason #2: Real-Time Public Health Risks. Answer: Our mobile
society makes transmission of diseases much more rapid and
potentially deadly as seen with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Influenza remains an annual threat, killing 50,000 Americans on
average annually.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (superbugs) such as MRSA (Methicillin-
Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) spread very easily in the salon,
barber shop and spa environments. They are very difficult to treat
and can be deadly.
While COVID-19 is a viral pathogen, it is anticipated that our next
pandemic will be a fungal threat. Professional grade disinfectants
like BARBICIDE® used in the beauty industry offer an additional
fungal efficacy that are not found in most standard disinfectants.
◉ Reason #3: Protecting Your Business. Answer: Just because a bug
or poor infection control procedures don't kill someone, doesn't
mean they won't kill your business.
Social media and review forums (Yelp), will spread the word... good
or bad, about your business in seconds!
Business Killers:
,Folliculitis
Ringworm
Dirty workplace
Lack of infection control procedures
◉ Reason #4: High Risk Clients. Answer: Many clients are at very
high risk of infection due to medical conditions, which you cannot
see and they often fail to discuss with you. Infection control is the
key to helping these clients stay healthy.
Examples of clients at high risk of infection:
Diabetic: Poor healing is common in these clients and 72% of them
are unaware they have the disease for over 5 years.
Mastectomy/Lumpectomy: These clients are at high risk of a
debilitating condition (lymphedema) if infected in the hand.
Immunosuppressive Medications: Infection risk increased due to
medications for things like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and
fibromyalgia which suppress the immune system.
◉ clean vs sanitize. Answer: The terms "sanitize" and "clean" mean
virtually the same thing. In an effort to streamline the terms and
clarify what is expected, states and textbooks are removing the term
"sanitize" and replacing it with "clean". Sanitized is NOT disinfected!
you must clean before disenfecting.
, ◉ Step #1: Clean or Sanitize. Answer: Cleaning is the first step in
infection control and prepares a NON-POROUS item for disinfection.
Cleaning is the removal of visible or surface debris from an object or
surface - no pathogens (germs) are destroyed, simply removed.
Porous items cannot be disinfected, but can be cleaned!
Examples of cleaning:
Washing with warm, soapy water.
Using a chemical cleaner (Ship-Shape) to remove organic material
such as hair and product residue.
Washing hands
Laundering towels, porous capes and linens
◉ Step #2: Disinfection. Answer: Disinfection requires that the item
or surface has been cleaned to allow for chemical to properly work
on all surfaces.
Disinfection requires the use of a chemical disinfectant like
BARBICIDE® approved in your state.
When done properly, disinfection is effective against most pathogens
of risk in the salon, spa or barbershop.
Disinfection is for NON-POROUS implements and surfaces only,
porous (single use) items must be discarded or laundered after use.
Proper disinfection requires the following:
Correct mixing/concentration
