{"id":22739,"date":"2023-12-08T00:48:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T00:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instamedic.mx\/?p=22739"},"modified":"2023-12-08T00:48:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T00:48:37","slug":"como-lavar-tus-uniformes-quirurgicos-y-mantenerlos-en-optimas-condiciones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instamedic.mx\/en\/como-lavar-tus-uniformes-quirurgicos-y-mantenerlos-en-optimas-condiciones\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO WASH YOUR SURGICAL UNIFORMS AND KEEP THEM IN OPTIMAL CONDITION"},"content":{"rendered":"

The surgical scrubs<\/a> and lab coats<\/a> They require proper washing and disinfection between each use to remove stains and prevent exposure to bacteria, viruses, and more. It's a common misconception that hot machine water will kill germs, but most washing machines don't boil water to kill germs. In any case, surgical scrubs can't always be washed in hot water; otherwise, they will shrink or fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, always use chlorine bleach for white clothes and pine oil or phenolic disinfectant for colors to properly disinfect your uniforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This explains how to wash and disinfect surgical scrubs<\/strong> or surgical scrubs safely at home, in the washer and dryer, after each use so they look good and last a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions for washing a surgical gown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to wash medical uniforms<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Detergent<\/strong><\/td>Heavy-duty detergent<\/td><\/tr>
Water temperature<\/strong><\/td>Cool for cotton, warm for blends (polyester, spandex).<\/td><\/tr>
Cycle type<\/strong><\/td>Regular<\/td><\/tr>
Drying cycle type<\/strong><\/td>Low (or air dry) for cotton, medium for blends (polyester, spandex)  <\/td><\/tr>
Special treatments<\/strong><\/td>Avoid hot water, turn clothes inside out<\/td><\/tr>
Iron settings<\/strong><\/td>Hot<\/td><\/tr>
How often to wash<\/strong><\/td>After each use<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to wash cotton medical uniforms and gowns <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wash in cold water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wash 100 % cotton medical uniforms in cold water and strong detergents, such as Persil and Tide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Add white vinegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Add 1\/2 cup of distilled white vinegar<\/a> to the rinse water to soften fabrics without adding commercially scented fabric softeners.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Dry the surgical gowns\/uniforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cotton garments should be dried on the lowest dryer setting or air dried. This will prevent excessive shrinkage and fading.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to wash cotton-polyester blend medical uniforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Wash in warm water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Medical uniforms that are 65% cotton and 35% polyester should be washed in lukewarm water with a strong detergent. Turn them inside out before washing. Avoid hot water washes, as they can set stains and shorten the lifespan of your cotton\/polyester medical uniforms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dry the scrubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Surgical scrubs or surgical pajamas made of cotton and polyester blends can be dried in a normal heat dryer or outdoors.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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TIP: Wash your surgical scrubs inside out. This will prevent the colors from fading quickly and the embroidery will last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE: It is not recommended that you wash your\u00a0scrubs<\/em>\u00a0by hand, as this will not guarantee proper cleaning of the garments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to disinfect medical uniforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Due to the nature of healthcare, treat scrubs as if they have been exposed to bacterial and viral infections. They should be disinfected. It is rare for you or others in your household to become infected by handling this clothing, but to be safe, keep soiled scrubs separate from other garments until you wash them. Scrubs are perfectly safe after washing due to the cleaning process. If you follow the usual washing steps, add a disinfectant, and machine dry, any lingering germs will be eliminated.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use disposable gloves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use disposable gloves when handling medical uniforms; always keep clothing away from your face. If someone in your household has a compromised immune system and is responsible for laundry, encourage them to do the same.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Use chlorine bleach for surgical white cotton.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

White cotton medical uniforms can be disinfected by adding chlorine<\/a> (sodium hypochlorite) to the wash cycle. Chlorine bleach should be poured into the washing machine's bleach dispenser or diluted with water before adding it to the washing machine drum. Never pour bleach directly onto clothes.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Use pine oil for colored surgical scrubs and pajamas other than 100% cotton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n