Health and Safety Standards: Electric Drill Bits.

The provisions of this §83.107 adopted to be effective March 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 1280; amended to be effective August 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 5952; amended to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8640

**The appropriate type of drill and drill bits, as well as the correct care of the tools and implements, is sanitary, efficient, and will cause a good impression on your clients**

(a) Only electric files, drills, or machines specifically designed and manufactured for use in the professional nail industry may be used in any cosmetology establishment for performing manicure or pedicure services. Craft, hardware, and hobby tools cannot be used under any circumstances.

**Drills for the manicure industry, like the one pictured above, and each of the bits used, must be cleaned after each client**

(b) After each use, diamond, carbide, natural and metal bits shall be cleaned by either
- (1) using a brush;
- (2) using an ultrasonic cleaner; or
- (3) immersing the bit in acetone for 5 to 10 minutes.
(c) Immediately after cleaning all visible debris, diamond, carbide, natural and metal bits shall be disinfected by complete immersion in an appropriate disinfectant between clients, then sterilized in accordance with this chapter.
(d) Buffing bits and chamois shall be cleaned with soap and water at the end of every day of use in addition to being cleaned or replaced between clients.