Which action is part of maintaining sanitation between clients?

• A. Wash hands.
• B. Disinfect surfaces between clients.
• C. Share tools between clients.
• D. Skip cleaning the workstation.

Answer: (A)

Stopping the spread of germs between clients hinges on hand hygiene. Washing hands between clients is the most direct, reliable way to prevent transferring bacteria or viruses from one person to the next. It creates a clean starting point for every new client and reduces the risk of contamination as you move through services. Disinfecting surfaces between clients is important too, since it reduces microbes on counters and chairs, but it doesn’t replace the need to wash hands. Sharing tools between clients would transfer germs, and skipping cleaning leaves surfaces and instruments contaminated. So washing hands between clients is the best practice for maintaining sanitation in that moment.