BASIC HYGIENE PROTOCOL

This setup ensures proper hygiene, prevents cross-contamination, protects both artist and client

1. PreparatioN

Wash hands thoroughly with skin desinfectant

Wear gloves (Change gloves if contaminated)

Disinfect workstation with medical-grade surface wipes

Cover work surface with a disposable barrier (plastic wrap)

Keep workstation clear – no bottles, ink, or unnecessary items on the setup area

Set up tattoo machine, power supply, and foot pedal with barrier film

Cover clip cord, machine, Green Soap bottle, distilled water (if needed), and skin disinfectant with plastic wrap

2. Setting Up Supplies

Place ink caps, paper towels, vaseline, razor on a barrier-covered surface

Pour ink into caps without touching bottles to the caps. Don't refill caps instead use new ones

3. Personal Protection & Client Prep

Wear a fresh pair of gloves (Change gloves before touching client)

clean client’s skin with antiseptic solution, then shave

Apply stencil

4. Tattooing Process

Wear new gloves (Change gloves if touching non-sterile surfaces)

Work in a clean zone, avoid cross-contamination

Used Paper-towels go to trash bin

Never touch ink bottles, phone, or other objects with used gloves

Work without spilling ink.

5. Post-Tattoo Cleanup

Remove gloves carefully, discard in trash bin (Wear new gloves)

Apply bandage using a fresh, gloved hand

Dispose of all items (ink caps, needles, barriers) properly

Disinfect workstation with medical-grade surface wipes

Remove and dispose of all barriers without touching clean surfaces

Wash hands again before touching anything outside the tattoo area

If Ink was spilled, please clean the floor and contaminated surfaces.