Uniform and Laundering Policy - NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

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Appendix 4Home Laundering of Uniforms GuidanceThis guidance does not apply to theatre scrub suits, any item of PPE, orcontaminated uniforms, for which hospital facility laundries must be used.See Appendix 2 & 3.The following guidance on the home laundering of uniform is for all staff whoare unable to access a local laundry facility or are classified as OptionalLaundry Service Users (see Section 3 of the policy) and consequently takeuniform home to launder.SegregationUsed uniform should be kept separate at times from clean uniform.Ensure all items such as pens, coins, tissues are removed from pockets.Apply good hand hygiene practice utilising soap and warm water beforehandling clean uniform and after handing soiled uniform.TemperatureAll uniform should be laundered at the highest temperature suitable for thefabric as per the care label and guidance below.Caring for Your New UniformGarment Care AdviceMachinetemperatureguideIrontemperature2 spots =mediumDo notbleachDrycleanableTumble drywith low heatDetergentsUse a detergent that is suitable for your skin type.Do not add bleaches to the wash process or use for a ‘whitening’ effect.Tumble Drying/IroningUniform may be ironed or tumble dried as per the care label and guidancebelow.Storage and TransportationEnsure laundered uniform is stored separately from used uniform.
Ensure all storage and transportation facilities are clean and washedregularly.
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