1. Use an automatic washer and hot air dryer. Water temperature should be 110ْ F to 125ْ F (43.33ْ C to 51.67ْ C) to facilitate microbial kill. Use detergent and chlorine bleach (i.e., sodium hypochlorite) according to manufacturer’s instructions. Launder scrubs separately with no other items after all other items have been laundered. Wash hands immediately after placing scrubs in the washing machine. Keep scrubs completely submerged during the entire wash and rinse cycle to facilitate removal of soil and microorganisms. Do not use hands or arms to keep items submerged. Thoroughly clean the door and lid of the washing machine before removing laundered scrubs to prevent reintroduction of contaminants on clean scrubs. Use the highest drying setting possible that is safe for the material of the scrub & remove promptly to prevent desiccation of materials. Protect laundered surgical scrubs from contamination. HOME LAUNDERING OF SCRUBS NOTE: If scrubs are contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious body fluids, OSHA requires scrubs must be removed at work and laundered by LMC laundry service. Reference: 2006 AORN Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines for Surgical Attire