BARBICIDE is an E.P.A. (Environmental Protection Agency) registered hospital disinfectant for all salon tools and is used by thousands of hairdressers in the UK and accross Europe.
Barbicide is Germicidal, Fungicidal, Virucidal and Pseudomonacidal. Kills H.I.V. - 1 (A.I.D.S. Virus), hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus, herpes, ringworm, staph and numerous other pathogenic organisms. Barbicide disinfects scissors (Dont leave your scissors in the solution!!Sterilise, wipe and then oil), combs, brushes and salon surfaces. Barbicide makes a clear blue solution with a pleasant fragrance and is fully biodegradable.
By using BARBICIDE your salon shows understanding and commitment to using salon tools which have been disinfected minimising all risk of cross infection from one client to the next. Barbicide traditionally is the blue liquid in the iconic Barbicide jar, but did you know Barbicide is a fantastic hard surface cleaner as well? For hard countertops and non-porous surfaces-Mix 2 ounces of Barbicide® disinfectant with 32 ounces of water. Keep surface wet for 10 minutes before use.
For stainless steel and plastic salon implements and equipment-Mix 2 ounces of Barbicide® disinfectant with 32 ounces of water. Immerse implements for 10 minutes. Soak and thoroughly rinse with water dry and in the case of scissors oil, before use.
Suggested Uses:
Manicure/pedicure bowls and tubs
Stainless steel implements
Plastic combs, brushes, rollers, etc.
Non porus hard surfaces
History of Barbicide:
Barbicide® traces its origins back to 1947 New York, where a science teacher named Maurice King first concocted the disinfectant solution that would come to represent crystal blue clean in salon circles for more than half a century. Maurice was determined to set a higher standard for cleanliness, and his breakthrough formula-distributed in transparent stainless steel and glass jars-would eliminate germs and fungus from combs, razors and other tools of the trade.
While other brands of disinfectants tend to fade, the brilliant blue Barbicide® always kept its color over time. Savvy barbers used this fact to their advantage, suspending combs in the stylish, blue liquid for customers to see. A recognized symbol of superior salon hygiene, Barbicide® is featured in the permanent collection of the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian.
In 1988, Ben King took the mantle of his father's company, King Research, extending the Barbicide® brand and product offerings. Today, King Research/BlueCo Brands is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Alan Murphy at the helm. The company also develops hospital-grade disinfectants for a variety of industries, and offers a line of consumer products for everyday use.
