How can we clean or remove the viruses of HCV & HBV from the nail cutter & other things of an infected man ?

Question

Either through Pyodiene, bleech or some other chemicals.

Answer 1

After 5 years of running a hep org and a past diploma in cosmetology, I would have to have more information to answer this.
Is this a family member? If so, do not share his manicure, shaving, or other personal grooming equipment with him. Set up a set that is just his. No major panic, though. I shared my spouse's razor for several years and did not contract it. I just could have, so play safely. Have him keep his supplies clean for possible chance encounters with kids who don't listen to cautions. Take reasonable caution, but let go of the fear.

If you are a cosmetologist, I have entirely different sentiments. What I saw in school and in the salons were tons of technicians wiping things off so that they wouldn't have to take the time to use the sterilization systems. Bad idea. 2% of the public is HCV positive and they don't come in and introduce themselves as such. Thus, all responsible cosmeticians, barbers, manicurists and tatooists should follow the state guidelines for their license on sterilization techniques and keep their eyes open for changes as research unfolds. Use the current sterilization fluids.
However, remember not to use the same dremel sander bands on each patron, as sanders pull up cuticle and break skin. Remember that electric razors can nick and only be cleaned by spray bleach. Consider alternatives that are easier to sterilize. And when at all possible, use disposable equipment and follow sterile technique. Your patrons did not pay you to share viruses. :)
Unfortunately, there is so much research still to do on HCV and the CDC will not cause hysteria by taking a stand that is not fully researched. So, I searched their site for an update and find no new instructions on this.
The medical industry's common stand is that "it is not infectious until the labs are in".
Research has shown that bleach does not always kills HCV, but that long soak times (like the recommended half hour) are more reliable. HCV is hearty and usually has to sit in a sterilizer to die.
That is why when IV drug users co-infected with HIV and HCV started running bleach through their shared needles, they still transmitted HCV to their fellow partiers.
Obviously, autoclaves following medical standards would work great, but they aren't exactly available to most... For those who are unfamiliar, these are like huge heater ovens that sterilize surgical equipment in hospitals and they aren't cheap.

But the bottom line is that there would be more published tips on what to do if the public weren't so quick to panic at the idea of catching something. Follow reasonable guidelines. This is bloodborne...reduce the chances of leaving blood on the equipment and remember that the lower the serum level at exposure, the less likely the transmission. Thus, no blood left on the equipment is good prevention.

Good luck. :) Use common sense and standard guidelines but remember that you are potentially protecting others, not alienating patients. This is common sense caution, not panic driven frenzy. If it were really easy to transmit, it would have spread to more than 2% of the population.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

bleach is good enough. the solution should be at least a 1:5 and should sit for over 1/2 hour.

this is the latest i am aware of, however the recommended way would be to use what is called an autoclave. the intended object is disinfected with a wash and dry then either wrapped or placed directly in the autoclave. and if used correctly, will sterilize any instrument used on bodily fluids and such.

Answer 4

the issue here is that hcv blood whether fresh or dried can pose a risk of infecting another if another person is cut with the same instrument. to be safe-just throw the instrument away.
hcv can reconstitute and all it takes is a drop of blood unseen to the naked eye. once it enters the blood stream of another, it can reconstitute and cause infection.

at my nail salon, they practice safe proceedures such as having a personal box storage with the name of the person on it-that way all objects used for getting nails done are only used by one person.

offer them a 45 dollar kit with a free manicure as an initial customer getter. after that the remainder of getting nails done will be at regular price.

no transfer of disease! :o)

Answer 5

UV sterilizer or 250 degree C of hot bed sterilizer.

Answer 6

Me? I'd toss it all.