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pusher

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Pusher

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What it is

An implement with a spoon-shaped end, used to gently push back the eponychium to expose the excess cuticle attached to the nail plate.

How to use

Used at the start of each service to gently push back the surrounding skin to expose the nail plate. Some pushers have a scraping end, shaped like half of a nail nipper, that can gently scrape away the dead skin to clean the nail plate.

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Cleaning & hygiene

Scrub with soap and water, and dry. Next, submerge in hospital grade disinfectant for the recommended amount of time, then remove, rinse, dry and store.

Storage & care

After disinfection and sanitization, store covered, in a clean dry area.

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