The ABC of Tattoo Hygiene - Basics

Everything that protects ...

The key to tattooing safety is cleanliness, so protect yourself, your equipment, and your client from dirt. The use of disposable protectors makes it easier to maintain order and hygiene. Make sure you have ...

• Gloves are a must-have attribute of protection! Never forget them!

• Pouches on razor, Cables or bottle - everything to make it easier for you to clean the equipment after tattooing.

• Sanitary pads are designed to protect your furniture, such as sofas. For more custom shapes, you can use stretch foil, which will work as well.

You can also think of a work apron or face shield, as well as basic items like paper towels!

And what do you do with all this after you finish your tattoo? Certainly not to be thrown into a regular basket. This is already medical waste, so you need a special container.

Lotions, gels and soaps

The item is almost like in a beauty salon, but we must not forget about the appropriate drugs and products. It is very important to disinfect the skin and wash it during tattooing. Normal is best for the first step disinfectant liquid, you can use special green soap for washing (it should be diluted with water and applied, for example, wash bottles) or high quality soap.

How to take care of your skin after a tattoo? This is another topic that we discussed. here.

Heavy machinery

More modern equipment will also help you maintain an adequate level of hygiene. Some time ago we wrote about an autoclave, that is, about a device for sterilizing instruments. Read more about this in the text. The ABC of Hygiene - and for the Autoclave... You will use it to sterilize reusable metal rods and beaks.