Tattoo artists are licensed by the state in which they work. Requirements include proper care and sterilization of equipment to meet and exceed health and safety standards. Some equipment is disposable and other types are re-used after sterilization. Talk to the tattoo artist about his/her procedures and policies. All are happy to discuss details.
well to do it correctly you have to have a sterilization machine
Barbicide was created in 1947.
No you can't use rubbing alcohol to sterilize tattoo needles. Rubbing alcohol might disinfect the needles but sterilization for tattoo equipment is usually done with a "Steam Sterilizer (Autoclave)" which removes spores by applying heat and pressure to the equipment.
Barbicide has not been tested as to its effect on lice.
Barbicide is a brand of cleaner used by barbers and beauticians to clean their combs and scissors. They do this so that conditions are kept sanitary as they use the instruments from customer to customer.
Bactericide is a chemical that is used in a salon to clean. Bactericide is mixed with water.
A "Scratcher" is slang for a bad tattoo artist, or a non-professional artist who works out of his home/at a flea market/ a back room at a smoke shop/ etc. etc. and may or may not use proper clean technique or sterilization practices.
This is the use of medical equpment.
Barbicide is a good disinfectant because it is EPA-registered and proven to effectively kill a broad spectrum of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It is also easy to use, cost-effective, and does not require rinsing after application on non-porous surfaces.
There is not a suppier located in that area. The closest supplier would be Dermagraphics Tattoo Equipment & Supplies in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
It's 1/4 cup Barbicide to a quart of water...so, five cups in 20 quarts.