What are barbicide and mod clean?
BARBICIDE® is the most iconic of all images in the professional beauty industry. You will see a glass jar with hair tools filled with blue liquid that sits on the stations. And, MOD Clean® is historical in changing the game.
BARBICIDE® stands as an iconic symbol within the professional beauty industry, adorning countless Salon stations, Cosmetology Schools, and Barber Shops across the United States and Europe. The legacy of Barbicide® Liquid disinfectant, conceived by the visionary Maurice King in 1947, marks a pivotal milestone in the history of American safety and health practices.
Unrivalled in its prominence, a single jar of Barbicide® radiates authority and assurance, embodying the utmost standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Resilient and enduring, it has become an indispensable companion for beauty professionals, safeguarding both their clientele and their craft.
With its timeless reputation, Barbicide® continues to shape the industry, its blue liquid symbolizing a commitment to excellence. Through its innovative formula, it ensures the eradication of harmful pathogens, providing a sanctuary of safety amidst the bustling realms of hairstyling and beauty.
From the intimate corners of Salons to the bustling halls of Cosmetology Schools, the presence of Barbicide® is synonymous with professionalism and trust. It serves as a testament to the unwavering dedication of beauty practitioners, who tirelessly prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of their valued customers.
In every stroke of a comb, every snip of a scissor, and every touch of a brush, Barbicide® stands as a timeless guardian, preserving the highest standards of sanitation. A catalyst for transformation and progress, it symbolizes the pursuit of perfection in an ever-evolving industry.
Indeed, Barbicide® is not just a disinfectant, but a silent partner empowering beauty professionals to shape their craft with confidence and create spaces that exude professionalism, safety, and trust.
Prepare the Barbicide solution: Fill a clean glass or plastic container with the appropriate amount of Barbicide concentrate according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The ratio is typically 1 ounce (30 ml) of Barbicide concentrate to 32 ounces (946 ml) of water.
Immerse the items: Place the tools or implements you want to disinfect into the Barbicide solution. This can include combs, brushes, scissors, stainless steel tools, and other non-porous items.
Ensure complete immersion: Make sure that all parts of the items are fully submerged in the Barbicide solution. This ensures thorough disinfection.
Soak for the recommended time: Allow the items to soak in the Barbicide solution for at least 10 minutes. This ensures sufficient contact time for effective disinfection.
Remove and rinse: After the recommended soak time, carefully remove the items from the Barbicide solution. Rinse them thoroughly with clean water to remove any residue.
Air dry or use a clean towel: Place the disinfected items on a clean, dry surface or use a clean towel to dry them. Avoid using a shared towel to prevent cross-contamination.
CosmoProf, a top distributor of salon products, made a significant announcement on May 1, 2017, introducing the revolutionary MOD Clean® disinfectant pods. This game-changing product has completely transformed the salon and barber industries, setting a new standard for excellence and hygiene.
MOD Clean® Features & Details ：
- Clean – Avoid messy liquid disinfectant spills.
- Precise – Pre-measured pods allows you mixing perfectly every time.
- Space Saving – Lightweight pouches ( 1 pod = 3.55 grams ) take up less storage than cumbersome Barbicide liquid disinfectant bottles.
- Convenient & Recyclable – Resealable zip lock contains 32 pods (makes 32 quarts). 32 count bag is the direct equivalent of 64oz ( 1.89Litre ) of liquid disinfectant.
- Duration – Lasts just as long as Barbicide liquid disinfectant.
- MOD Clean® can be used in the same way as BARBICIDE® liquid disinfectant, effectively killing germs viruses, bacteria and fungus.
How to use MOD Clean® :
- Open MOD Clean’s re-sealable bag and remove one pod.
- Fill your standard disinfectant jar with water.
- Mix 0.125 ounces of MOD Clean per 1 quart of water. Or mix 59ml ( 1/4 cup ) Barbicide with 946ml ( 4 cups ) water.
- Drop in 1 whole pod. Submerge pod in water.
- Wait 10 seconds……
- When you see the bubbles come up from the bottom, it’s time to mix.
- Simply lift the jar’s lid up and down several times. The packet and all contents will fully dissolve. Now, you have perfectly measured hospital grade disinfectant.
- For soiled instruments and tools, a pre-cleaning step is required. Especially, blood and other body fluids must be throughly cleaned from surfaces and objects before application of MOD Clean or Barbicide.
- Scrub tools with warm water and soap. You can use just a plain soap for this.
- After rinse your tools thoroughly and pat dry with a towel. Fully immerse and soak in MOD Clean or Barbicide solution to disinfect. For 10 minutes.
BARBICIDE® and MOD Clean® are both EPA Registered disinfectants that meet hospital-grade standards. These powerful products are designed to effectively disinfect grooming tools, including plastic combs, brushes, plastic clipper guards, manicure implements, scissors, stainless steel implements, shampoo bowls, and more, in just 10 minutes.
They have been extensively tested and proven to be highly effective against a range of pathogens, including HIV-1, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff), Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE), Herpes, and Influenza (including H1N1).
It’s important to note that while BARBICIDE® and MOD Clean® provide exceptional disinfection capabilities, they do not contain an anti-rust formula. Therefore, it is recommended to remove scissors, stainless steel, and other metal implements after 10 minutes of contact to prevent any potential rusting.
With their proven efficacy and commitment to safety, BARBICIDE® and MOD Clean® offer peace of mind to professionals in the grooming industry, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for both clients and practitioners.
JASON has years of experience in haircut and scalp treatment. He seeks to help his clients learn more about hair and scalp care tips. When he’s not cutting hair, he’s passionate about bodybuilding and loves to read in his free time.
