MAXIcide (Salon Solution MAXIcide) is a blue disinfectant concentrate for salons, barbershops and spas, authorized by Health Canada in December 2025. It combines four quaternary ammonium compounds that total 1.70% w/w. Mixed at 62.5 mL per litre of water, it disinfects clean, hard, non-porous tools in a 10-minute immersion. The label classes it as a bactericide, fungicide and virucide and carries DIN 60000011. The authorization is held by CBON Cosmetic Brands of North America in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and the brand says MAXIcide is manufactured in Canada. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks it by the bottle and by the case of six.
| Size | Makes (62.5 mL per litre) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1.89 L (64 oz) half gallon | About 32 L | Salons that refill their jars every day |
| Case of 6 × 1.89 L | About 190 L | Multi-station salons and stocking up |
How do you mix MAXIcide?
Add 62.5 mL of MAXIcide to each litre of water. That is the same ratio as Barbicide, about 2 oz of concentrate to 32 oz of water. Clean the tools first, immerse them completely for 10 minutes, then take them out and rinse them. The brand says to make a fresh solution every day, or sooner when it looks dirty, and not to leave tools sitting in it for long periods.
What can go in MAXIcide?
Hard, non-porous items can: shears, clippers and clipper parts, combs and brushes, razors and other reusable salon tools, plus hard surfaces. The Health Canada authorization also covers trigger-spray and mop use. Porous items cannot be disinfected: nail files, buffers, wooden sticks and sponges are used once and thrown away. The front label reads "Anti-Rust Formula". MAXIcide disinfects; it does not sterilize.
What should you watch when mixing it?
The concentrate is corrosive. Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when you mix it, work in a well-ventilated area, and keep it in the original container, tightly closed and out of reach of children.
Related: large disinfecting jar, empty spray bottle, disinfectants, Barbicide, sterilizers and disinfection supplies, gloves.
Choosing between the two? Ingredients, approval and cost per litre side by side: Barbicide vs MAXIcide.
Mixing chart for every jar size (same ratio): How to Mix and Use Barbicide.