Barbershop Hygiene Checklist
Generate a daily opening, between-client and closing hygiene checklist — print, laminate, and reuse with a dry-wipe marker.
This tool gives general guidance only — not professional advice. Your situation may have specific factors not covered here. Consider consulting a qualified professional.
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Opening
- Wash hands
- Clean and disinfect all stations
- Check Barbicide/disinfectant solution is fresh (replace every 24 hours)
- Check sharps bin is not full
- Lay out fresh towels and capes
- Check first aid kit is stocked
- Check disposable blade stock
- Heat towel cabinet to correct temperature
- Check handwash and sanitiser dispensers are full
- Sweep and mop floor
Between Clients
- Remove all hair from chair and station
- Clean clipper blades (remove hair)
- Disinfect clipper blades (Barbicide/Clippercide spray)
- Disinfect combs and guards (full immersion in Barbicide, minimum 10 minutes)
- Dispose of used blade in sharps bin
- Fit new disposable blade
- Replace neck strip
- Fresh towel and cape
- Wipe down chair arms and headrest
- Wash hands
Closing
- Full clean and disinfect all stations
- Disinfect all clippers, trimmers and guards
- Empty hair from floor and bins
- Laundry: bag used towels and capes for washing
- Restock supplies for tomorrow
- Check sharps bin — arrange collection if nearly full
- Replace Barbicide solution
- Mop floor with disinfectant
- Lock sharps bin and chemical storage
- Turn off equipment, lights, heating
Tip: Print this checklist, laminate it, and use a dry-wipe marker to tick items each day.
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