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THE MADAM C. J. WALKER SCHOOLS

2 1/2% Solution-(1% Formaldehyde) used as a deodorant. (Preparation: 1 part formalin, 39 parts water).
1% Solution-(.2% Formaldehyde) used to treat diseased parts of delicate skin as on face and neck. (Preparation: 1 part formalin, 100 parts water).
4% Cresol-(Preparation: 1 part cresol, 24 parts water. Used as general antiseptic.
5% Phenol, commonly known as Carbolic Acid-(Preparation: 1 part phenol, 19 parts water) used for disinfecting combs, brushes and instruments. Wipe tools with alcohol after immersing in this compound to prevent a tarnish.
70% Alcohol-Used for general purposes. Expensive but effective.
10% Lysol-(Preparation: 1 part Lysol, 9 parts water). Used to disinfect combs, brushes and instruments.
1/1000 Bichloride of Mercury (Preparation: 1 tablet to a pint of water) very poisonous. Used to disinfect combs, brushes, and linens. Do not use on metal instruments because it corrodes them.
Chlorozol-(Preparation: 1 capsule to a quart of water) One of the newer antiseptics used for general purposes.

RULES FOR MAKING SOLUTIONS:
1 Quart = 32 ounces
1 Pint = 16 ounces
1 Glass = 8 ounces
1 Teacup = 6 ounces
1. Use a wide mouth, covered jar.
2. All water used for making solutions should be boiled.
3. Solutions should be mixed fresh daily.
4. Keep the jar containing solution tightly covered.
5. Objects sterilized should be removed from the solution by tongs or forceps.

Special Hints on Sterilization

1. All floors, walls, ceiling, furniture, tools, equipment and utensils should be kept clean and sanitary at all times.
2. Never use styptic pencils, they furnish easy means of transmitting infeciton.
3. Clipper blades, tweezers, shears and all sharp edge tools should be sterilized by dipping in kerosene or gasoline, rinsing in water and then immersed in disinfectant.
4. All tools should be sterilized after use on each customer.
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5. All sterilized tools should be kept in air-tight cabinet sterilizer until ready to be used.
6. Soiled linen should be collected often and stored in a metal, covered hamper in some secluded part of the shop.
7. Laundered linen should be kept in a dust-proof cabinet or sterilizer accessible to each operator.
8. Tissue paper neck strips should be placed around the neck to prevent the hair cloth from coming in contact with the skin. A fresh paper for each customer.
9. Head rests should be covered with a clean towel or sterile paper, and changed for each patron.
10. All pomades, lotions, pressing oils, ointments, creams, powders, etc., should be kept in dust-proof containers.
a. Pomades, pressing oils, ointments, and creams should be removed from their containers with a spatula (a flexible knife) wooden tongue presser or paddle. Never by use of the fingers.
b. Powder should be sprinkled from its container onto a sterile cotton pad which should be discarded after being used.
c. Lotions should be sprinkled onto a sterile cotton pad and the pad discarded after being used.
11. Do not use neck dusters because they are hard to keep sterile. If you do, make sure to wash them after each use in hot water with laundry soap, immerse in disinfectant, dry and keep in cabinet sterilizer.
12. The hands of the operator should be thoroughly washed before and after serving each patron.
13. After serving a patron having a skin or scalp disease wash the hands with tincture of green soap and warm water; then rub with 60% alcohol and rinse in some antiseptic solution.
14. Clean, washable uniforms should be worn for all beauty work.
15. Extra special care should be taken to keep manicuring tools thoroughly sterilized.
16. Sponges and all rubber goods such as gloves, applicators, etc., may be treated in a solution of borax and hot water which serves as a preservative as well as sterilizer. A