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Discard clothing that becomes thoroughly saturated or contaminated with pesticides.
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If you spill pesticides on the clothing, pre-rinse the articles by:
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presoaking in a suitable container;
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agitating in an automatic washing machine;
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spraying/hosing the garment(s) outdoors.
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Wash pesticide contaminated clothing separately from family laundry.
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Washing machine settings: HOT water temperature (140o
F/60oC), FULL water level, NORMAL wash cycle.
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Rewash the contaminated clothing two or three times, if necessary.
- Use about 11/2
times the manufacturer's recommended amount of detergent for soiled
clothing.
- Line dry clothing to avoid contaminating your clothes dryer.
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Rinse your washing machine thoroughly after laundering contaminated clothing. Run the washer empty of clothing. Set for a full wash cycle and use heavy duty liquid detergent.
Source: Washing Pesticide Contaminated Clothing NCCES Family and Consumer Sciences Publication HE-414.
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