How do you clean a nail lamp?

Let's start by saying that the curing of gel nail polish involves the bonding of chemical molecules, which undergo polymerization when exposed to UVA light.For this to happen, the gel applied to the nails should be as close as possible to the light emitted by the UV bulbs.That is why most lamps are designed so that the gel receives the maximum amount of light needed for curing and so that the UV light is concentrated within the lamp's tunnel rather than scattered outward.This also means that the hand is inserted into the lamp’s tunnel, where there is little room to move the fingers or the entire hand comfortably.As a rule, new clients place their nails under the lamp with great caution but also with curiosity, which often leads to them accidentally moving their fingers or hand.This unwanted “incident” not only makes it necessary to touch up the gel layer on the nails but also causes the inside of the lamp to become contaminated with uncured gel..

Every nail technician knows what a hassle it is to clean cured gel out of the lamp.Especially since dirty bulbs can cause the gel to cure unevenly on subsequent nails.

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How to Clean a Nail Lamp?Here are a few helpful tips.

• You can easily remove stains caused by “soft” Quick Off silicone gels using a nail tip and acrylic remover —that is, acetone..Simply soak a cotton swab generously with the liquid mentioned above and rub it against the hardened gel inside the tunnel or on the bulbs.You can help yourself by using a wooden stick to gently pry up the gel, which should soften fairly quickly and come away from the bulb entirely.
• "Hard" nail gels are a bigger challenge.You can remove small marks, dots, or protruding icicles using a wooden stick with a straight tip.It's best to remove the light bulb from the lamp and carefully pry off the gel shells.
• The best way to prevent UV bulbs from hardening when exposed to standard “hard” gels is to wipe them down with a cotton swab soaked in cuticle oil.The olive effectively insulates the gel from the glass and the rest of the lamp.Although the gel left in the lamp will harden anyway, it's very easy to remove the hard crust with a stick.In addition, the heat from the bulbs will cause the lamp to give off a pleasant scent.Remember to apply a very thin layer of olive oil to the bulbs before you start curing the gel—and, of course, make sure the lamp is unplugged first.!

In addition:

• Be sure to tell new clients, in particular, how to place their hands or nails in the lamp.
• Explain to the client what she should do when the gel gives off heat.
• You can also use lamp inserts, which should be extended halfway before the client puts her hand into the tunnel; as she inserts her hand, she should slide the insert into the lamp..
• You can easily remove ordinary, fresh dirt from the gel's dispersion layer inside the lamp using a degreaser or rubbing alcohol..
• Greasy marks on the mirror film and the housing are best cleaned with disinfectant.

A good lamp and new light bulbs are quite an expense, so it's worth keeping them clean and hygienic.