Needles - we use single-use needles that are disposed of after every customer.  Needles are purchased pre-sterilised.  After use needles are disposed of in yellow sharps containers and taken away by our clinical waste contractor.

Tips & Grips - the needle sits within tips which are heavy duty metal. Like surgical instruments in an operating theatre, they are cleaned in an ultrasonic bath after use to move all traces of ink.  They are then rinsed and sterilised in our approved autoclave and stored under hygienic conditions ready for use. The autoclave is tested to ensure it reaches the correct time and temperature to kill any microbes which might be present, on EVERY CYCLE.

Ancillary equipment - the machines, trigger bottles and other equipment which are handled by the tattooist during a tattoo are all covered in plastic to ensure that contamination cannot be passed between customers.  The plastic covers are changed between each customer.  This is a fundamental basic of tattoo hygiene but you'd be surprised how many studios do not follow this protocol.

Sterile chain of events - as well as ensuring our tattoo equipment is clean and sterile, we ensure that there are no other opportunities for contamination.   For instance, we do not answer the phone with contaminated gloves on.

Our artists - all three of our artists are fully trained in hygienic procedures.

Our premises - we have invested a good deal of time and money ensuring our premises are designed to be cleanable, including industrial hygienic flooring and wipe-clean surfaces throughout.

Your comfort - we take time and care to ensure you are comfortable before we start any tattoo.  If you're nervous, please tell us and we can reassure you (though there is REALLY no need to be - it's easy!).  Wendy is also trained in Basic Life support so that if the worst did occur, we can administer first aid.  Our premises are also near a health centre - though we haven't needed their assistance in all the years we've been here!