While
working in a healthcare industry it is quite common that you might
come in contact with germs and stains on a regular basis. While
healthcare uniforms
are designed in such a way that they help you protect from these
stains, germs, and virus. Uniforms play quite a crucial role in
protecting one from getting infected but what about maintaining these
uniforms and keeping it clean and stain free. We’re sharing some
tips that will help you keep your uniform clean for your own safety
and wellbeing of your patients and coworkers:-
Stains
From Liquid Medications: - Often there might arise a situation where
your uniforms
might get stained from liquid medication which can damage and stain
it. To get rid of this stain dip your uniform in the mixture of cold
water and oxygen-based bleach. Now allow the scrubs to soak for at
least an hour or overnight. Follow by laundering the scrubs as usual.
This procedure is sure to help you get rid of the strains.
Stains
From Blood:- Cold water works best to treat blood stains. While Hot
water sets these stubborn stains, making it much harder to remove it.
After dipping, rub the affected area and then apply heavy-duty
laundry detergent to the stain while allowing it to sit for 10
minutes and then launder it as usual.
Stains
From Urine, Vomit Or Feces Stains: - These type of blood stains
responds best to cold water. Run the stained clothing under a cold
rinse, and treat the affected area with a heavy-duty fabric detergent
you can also add ½ cup baking soda as it helps eliminate lingering
odors from the uniform.
Stains
From Ointment: Warm water is best to treat Oil-based ointment stains.
To get rid of these stains simply wipe off the lingering ointment
residue, and apply heavy detergent while soaking it for around 10min
and then wash the uniform in hot water.