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Sanitation basics: a simple checklist that prevents most problems

Published February 13, 2026

Most sanitation failures come from predictable causes: rushing resets between clients, missing one step when distracted, or running out of a key consumable. A checklist solves all three.

Reset checklist (generic)

Hand hygiene before setup and after teardown.
Barrier protection applied to high-touch surfaces.
Single-use items separated and disposed correctly.
Reusable tools cleaned and disinfected per manufacturer guidance.
Work area disinfected with correct dwell time.
Fresh setup staged before the next client enters.

If you’re building a personal workflow, keep your checklist printed near your station. Memory is unreliable under time pressure. Checklists are reliable.

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