#PedicureSafety

[nixiehawaii]

Ditch the Whirlpool spas

Ok guys, we all love pedicures, right!? But is it just me or does anyone else see the problem with a non-moving bucket of water that has about the same foot traffic as the sidewalk outside your front door? First of all, it's hidz. The mass of it all..so unappealing. Also, the nicer and fancier pedicure units are, the harder they are to clean. I'm sure the establishments do the best they can with the products that are available, but lets be real guys...if there is any plumbing involved, any movement of water, any bubbles - its a breeding ground for bateria. 

New York city based podiatrist Dr. Dennis Shavelson informs us on the common dangers lurking in the pipes. Mycobacterium (which can produce boils), warts, MRSA (hard to cure infections), athletes foot, toenail fungus, HPV, and swine flu virus. All of those nightmares thrive in warm, wet environments. So next time you can't make it into NIXIE, make sure to request pipeless!

PIPES = the devil 

Regardless, I'm not saying that all salons with whirlpool pedi spas are devilish. It's not their fault the devil lurks in pipes...but it's just not possible to get those things clean unless you run straight bleach through them...and that's not the best idea either. Hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation in your places of beauty are your top priorities and more importantly should be THEIRS. So be smart ladies and gents, don't be afraid to voice your concerns. Ask your technicians for pipeless and make sure all water is drained, the walls scrubbed, and that a disinfectant has been run. 

Ditch the whirlpool spas already...they're so 2012 anyway :P

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