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Is it enough to clean my grooming tools(nail clippers, scissors etc.)with a paper towel and spray them with some isopropyl or denatured alcohol?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes disinfection: yes simple disinfection is appropriate. you should also replace them at least once a year

Answered 2/4/2015

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Do a bit better: Please wash your utensils with soap and water and then soak in alcohol. It is preferable to get the sanitazion formulas from a beauty equipment store and after thoroughly cleaning soaking in that liquid. Do not share utensils with others. Fungal infections come from this behavior.

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 2/4/2015

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A member asked:

Is it enough to clean my grooming tools(nail clippers, scissors etc.)with a paper towel and spray them with some isopropyl or denatured alcohol?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Dr Sneid agreed

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