Hang garments outdoors to air.
Use one of three methods:
Use heavy-duty liquid detergent.
Wash garments separate from family wash.
Wash garments contaminated with the same pesticide together.
Wash only a few garments at once.
Use full water level.
Use hot water, 140 ̊F or higher.
Use regular 12-minute wash cycle.
Use a heavy-duty detergent.
Use amount recommended on package or more for heavy soil or hard water.
Use a full warm rinse.
Line drying is preferable, to avoid contaminating dryer.
Run complete, but empty, cycle.
Use hot water and detergent.
Rewash contaminated garments two or three times before reuse for more complete pesticide removal.
Remove contaminated clothing before entering enclosed tractor cabs.
Remove contaminated clothing outdoors or in an entry. If a granular pesticide was used, shake clothing outdoors. Empty pockets and cuffs.
Save clothing worn while handling pesticides for that use only. Keep separate from other clothing before, during, and after laundering.
Wash contaminated clothing after each use. When applying pesticides daily, wash clothing daily.
Never use the “sudsaver” feature on your machine when laundering pesticide-soiled clothes.
Clean gloves, aprons, boots, rigid hats, respirators, and eyewear by scrubbing with detergent and warm water.
Rinse thoroughly and hang in a clean area to dry.
Take these precautions when handling contaminated clothing: