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The Importance of Sanitation in Tattoo Parlors

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At All Portable Sinks , handwashing and sanitation is our specialty. One industry that relies heavily on the ability to have an extremely sanitary workplace is the tattoo industry. Today’s blog discusses the importance of sanitation for tattoo artists. Health Risks of an Unsanitary Tattoo Parlor Getting a tattoo requires the use of needles, which draw blood, and therefore, there are several health risks involved. Blood and many other bodily fluids are vectors of disease causing pathogens. The transmission of diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis and even HIV are possible. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has not been a documented case of HIV transmission from a tattoo.  Doctors warn that non-sterile tattooing practices can lead to the transmission of syphilis, hepatitis B and other infectious organisms though. In addition, infections can occur in new tattoos; some people experience allergic reactions to tattoo ink, while others exp...

Providing Clean Water to the World

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All Portable Sinks is a family company committed to serving not only our customers, but our community and the world. Giving back is an important aspect of our company. When you purchase a portable sink from us, 5% of the profit is given to Living Water International. Keep reading to learn more about this wonderful organization and how you can help provide clean water to those in need. About Living Water International Living Water International exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities get access to desperately needed clean water. More than a billion people in the world live on less than a dollar a day, and at least 663 million people lack access to safe drinking water. Around the world, communities are trapped in poverty because they suffer from water-related diseases and parasites or because they spend much of their time transporting water long distances. In response to this need, Living Water International implemented participatory, community-based water solu...