HYPER-CLEANSE: Used for cleaning, dehydrating, and disinfecting the nail plate. This product is applied with a clean surgical grade applicator swab. DO NOT USE A BRUSH. With an applicator swab, rub Hyper-Cleanse into the entire nail plate until it is "squeaky clean" on all surface areas and free edges. This product dries in about 10-30 seconds, depending upon the humidity in your area.