Utah Admin. Code R392-702-7 - Linens and Laundry Service
(1) The operator
shall maintain a sufficient supply of clean linens, as defined in this rule,
for each client's use.
(2)
(a) Any linens used to cover or protect a
client may not be used for more than one client and shall be deposited in a
vented container or hamper labeled "soiled" immediately after use, and not used
again until laundered.
(b) The
operator shall launder used linens either by regular commercial laundering or
by a noncommercial laundering process that includes washing with detergent and
hot water in a washing machine, drying on hot with no moisture remaining, and
immediately storing in accordance with Subsection (3).
(c) A laundry washing machine located in a
cosmetology facility shall only be used for washing soiled linens.
(d) Plastic or nylon capes and aprons shall
be washed in a laundry washing machine and:
(i) dried on any setting in a dryer; or
(ii) disinfected with a spray
disinfectant.
(e) Clean
linens may not come in contact with soiled linens at any time.
(3) After washing and drying as
required, the operator shall maintain and store linens in a clean and sanitary
manner at a location free from the likelihood of contamination by vermin,
wastewater, filth, or toxic chemicals in either:
(a) a clean, closed cabinet;
(b) a clean, solid, and easily cleanable
closed container; or
(c) a
designated room on a clean shelf.
(4) Laundry carts, baskets, and hampers shall
be constructed with smooth, durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable
materials, and shall be maintained in good condition. Washable laundry bags and
liners are permitted.
(5) If
laundry is processed at the cosmetology facility, the operator shall use the
following procedures to prevent cross contamination from laundry hampers,
carts, or baskets:
(a) visible debris is
cleaned from laundry carts and baskets;
(b) carts and baskets used to store or
transport used linens are disinfected each day of use with a chemical
disinfectant; and
(c) separate
containers including carts, baskets, hampers, and laundry bags are designated
and used for storing and transporting clean and soiled linens.
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