Air
Hang garments outdoors to air.
Pre-rinse
Use one of three methods:
- Hose off garments outdoors.
- Rinse in separate tub or pail.
- Rinse in automatic washer at full water level.
Pretreat (heavily soiled garments)
Use heavy-duty liquid detergent.
Washer Load
Wash garments separate from family wash.
Wash garments contaminated with the same pesticide together.
Load Size
Wash only a few garments at once.
Water Level
Use full water level.
Water Temperature
Use hot water, 140 ̊F or higher.
Wash Cycle
Use regular 12-minute wash cycle.
Laundry Detergent
Use a heavy-duty detergent.
Use amount recommended on package or more for heavy soil or hard water.
Rinse
Use a full warm rinse.
Dry
Line drying is preferable, to avoid contaminating dryer.
Clean Washer
Run complete, but empty, cycle.
Use hot water and detergent.
Rewash
Rewash contaminated garments two or three times before reuse for more complete pesticide removal.
Other Tips
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:
- Ventilate area.
- Avoid inhaling steam from washer or dryer.
- Wash hands thoroughly.
- Consider wearing chemical-resistant gloves.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
