Client Safety Is Our #1 Concern

A sterile medical or laboratory supply room with a stainless steel sink, a countertop with medical equipment, disinfectant supplies, and a shelving unit holding gloves, disinfectants, and other supplies. Differentially includes a sterilization sign and cleaning instructions.

We operate our own in house sterilization lab.

Our equipment exceeds all State and Local health requirements & our sterilizer is one of the most advanced table top units that exists.

We use new pre-sterilized one time use needles for every procedure.

We fully exceed all State of Michigan health requirements & exceed the CDC guidelines for autoclave testing


All tools used in the tattooing or piercing process are sanitized in a 5 part process.  Except when such tools are single use — such as needles

  • First: an ultrasonic cleaning unit removes all debris from the tool. 

  • Second: tools are then manually washed, scrubbed, and rinsed. 

  • Third: Tools are then autoclave sterilized.

  • Body Jewelry is ultrasonically cleaned prior to sterilization

  • This is the same standard that small surgical centers or dental labs use.



We conduct weekly spore testing on our autoclave. This ensures that our sterilizer is actually doing its job properly. We have been doing this since we opened, before it was a requirement. 

Our safety testing is done by an outside lab and our records are available for your inspection upon request. Our most recent test results are always posted in the lobby on the front board. 


A picture of a new and a fully processed Class 5 sterile integrator strip

This gives us real time information about the health of our equipment and works in conjunction with our autoclaves own internal sensors

We also run in-house sterilization load testing
for each group of items processed.

Every surface in the tattooing and piercing rooms are sanitized with an operating room disinfectant before each client and after each client leaves. Procedure rooms are detail cleaned often including floors and non contact surfaces

Our HVAC system has a UVC disinfection system in the air return to sterilize air as its circulated throughout the studio. This has been proven to reduce the amount of virus, mold, and bacteria that is circulated throughout a building.


We believe in informed consent. Everything you need to know regarding safety, tools to be used, aftercare, and risks involved are gone over BEFORE the procedure is done.  You are always welcome and encouraged to ask questions.  We never take shortcuts or chances when it comes to your safety.

A sterile piercing tray set up showcasing titanium jewelry and sterile hemostats
A picture of the modern sterilization lab at No Name Tattoo.