Chapter II · Note 14
E-file bits need proper disinfection (acetone is not enough)
Cleaning e-file bits with only acetone does not kill germs.
Many people clean e-file bits with acetone and think the job is done. Acetone removes product, but it is not a disinfectant.
E-file bits must still be properly cleaned and then sterilized in the autoclave between clients. We never skip this step.
Written by Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk. We keep these notes short on purpose: if something on your nails worries you, a doctor comes first, a salon second.