Equipment Maintenance & Sanitation Flashcards

A clipper blade that pulls and tugs the hair instead of cutting smoothly most likely needs to be:

Answer: Sharpened or replaced due to dull cutting edges

Pulling and tugging is the classic sign of dull cutting edges; the blade needs professional sharpening or replacement.

How should grooming combs and brushes be sanitized between clients with suspected skin conditions?

Answer: Remove all hair, wash with soap, then disinfect with an approved veterinary disinfectant

Full cleaning requires mechanical removal of hair, washing to remove organic matter, and then applying disinfectant for it to work effectively.

What maintenance task extends the life of grooming shear pivot screws?

Answer: Applying a drop of shear tension oil or pivot oil regularly

A drop of pivot oil on the screw reduces metal-on-metal friction and wear, extending the life of the pivot mechanism.

Which of the following is a sign that a grooming dryer's heating element may be failing?

Answer: Inconsistent or no heat output despite fan running normally

Inconsistent or absent heat while the fan still operates indicates the heating element is failing independently of the motor.

Why is it important to backflush high-velocity dryer hoses periodically?

Answer: To remove hair and debris trapped inside the hose that restrict airflow

Hair and debris accumulate inside dryer hoses over time, restricting airflow and potentially causing the motor to overheat.

What is the recommended practice when a grooming salon experiences an outbreak of kennel cough among clients?

Answer: Increase disinfection frequency and use a disinfectant effective against Bordetella

During an outbreak, all surfaces must be disinfected more frequently using products with proven efficacy against Bordetella bronchiseptica.

Which of the following best describes 'hollow grinding' on scissor blades?

Answer: A concave bevel on the inside face that allows for a finer, sharper edge

Hollow grinding creates a concave surface on the blade's inner face, enabling an extremely fine, sharp cutting edge preferred in professional shears.