Cleaning log
A cleaning log is a dated record that shows when each cleaning task in a shop was done, kept so an owner can show inspectors that routines are followed.
Also called: sanitation log, disinfection log
Salons, barbershops, nail studios and tattoo shops work close to skin, so their state licensing boards expect sanitation routines. A cleaning log is the paper trail. It lists the task, such as disinfecting combs or wiping stations, and records who did it and when.
The value of a log is in the habit. A checklist taped to the wall that no one signs proves nothing, while a record with a mark for every close-out shows a pattern. Owners also use it internally to see which tasks keep getting skipped at the end of a rush.
Requirements differ by state and by trade, so a log supports your routine but does not define what the rules are. Check your own licensing board for what it asks you to keep.
How NextUp Walk-in handles it
The Cleaning Log page keeps a per-location checklist and a record of every time an item is done, ready to print for an inspection. It is on every plan.
Questions
What should a salon cleaning log include?
List each task, the date and time it was done, and who did it. Include the tools, stations and shared surfaces your licensing board expects you to keep clean.