Keeping it Tidy

Keep it Tidy  - It says you are a pro

There is nothing that is more disgusting than a dirty, messy wax pot...except maybe double-dipping.  It sends the wrong message to your clients. 

The biggest problem seems to be not taking the 2 minutes between clients to touch it up and keep it looking pristine.  If this is done the job stays small and every client gets the message that you care and he/she is important to you.

Here are some tips to make the job simple.
Always use a wax collar, it will catch most drips. Just pop it off and replace it for a fresh clean look. Quick, easy, makes you look like a pro.

1. Use the right cleaner. Cirepil Ease can be cleaned up either with hot water or a wax pot cleaner.
2. Most waxes need something to break them down - an oil.
3. Cirepil suggests using a combination of ½ pre-depilatory oil and 1/2 blue lotion.
4. Always turn your wax pot OFF and allow it to cool to where it is just warm. Use precautions to prevent getting burned. If your pot is cold - either turn it on just to get it warm or use a blow dryer to warm it.  Wear gloves for the cleaning process to prevent spreading germs and protect your hands from the wax and cleaners.
5. Put some of the oil/blue lotion blend on a folded paper towel and apply it to the area needing to be cleaned.  Let it sit for 1-2 minutes and then remove it with either the paper towel or a piece of non-woven strip.  (Non-woven strips are lint-free!)
6. If you have a larger area that needs to be cleaned or floor spill - you need straight oil and a special cleaner - an IPA Solvent. 
   IPA stands for isopropyl alcohol.  It dissolves natural resins, oils, alkaloids, and gums. WEAR GLOVES designed for cleaning (not your waxing gloves), and work in a well-ventilated area!!  You don’t want to be handling IPA or breathing it. It is a fire hazard so make sure there are no open flames or cigarettes being lit where you are working.
   Hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes have 60-70% IPA in them. You could try one of these in a pinch.  Industrial grade cleaners have up to 99% of IPA. You may be able to find one of these at a retail outlet like Walmart.
    If your treatment room isn’t well ventilated, take the heater to another area for cleaning.
   Apply the oil first and let it stand to soften the wax for 2-3 minutes. Remove and apply the IPA cleaner. Let it sit until the wax is completely softened and remove with a paper towel or non-woven fabric like a section of a wax strip.
7. Another technique that you can find online is to use an oil like eucalyptus + a small amount of water.  

Cautions:  Always pre-test your cleaner on a small inconspicuous place on your heater. Some cleaners could damage or lift paint or mar the finish of the heater.

NEVER use acetone to clean your heater. Acetone is known to mar finishes and degrades plastics.

If you have other suggestions...we’d love to share them!

Happy Waxing!!!