What does a significant loss of tanning power indicate about the salon's equipment?

A significant loss of tanning power typically indicates that the salon's equipment is overused or poorly maintained. Over time, tanning equipment can become less effective due to a variety of factors such as the degradation of the bulbs, the accumulation of residue, or lack of routine servicing. When bulbs are not replaced timely or if the equipment isn't cleaned regularly, the effectiveness of the tanning process diminishes, leading to reduced tanning power. This situation may reflect poor maintenance practices, indicating that the salon may not be prioritizing proper upkeep or may have a high volume of usage that outpaces the maintenance schedule, which ultimately affects the customer’s tanning experience.

In contrast, a salon with new equipment would generally not face significant loss of tanning power, and meeting safety standards is unrelated to the tanning power itself. Similarly, the popularity of the equipment does not directly correlate to its performance level.