b'|HOLIDAY BUYERS GUIDEEssential Tips for Clean & Long-Lasting ScrubsK eeping scrubs clean and fresh is a constant struggle for med- the dryer. While this isnt always possible, line drying can prevent ical professionals. Those pesky stains and nasty discolor- shrinkage and color fading over time. If you prefer or require the con-ations can just about drive you crazy. Maintain a professionalvenience of the dryer we recommend using the lowest possible setting appearance and safely disinfect scrubs with these 6 ways to keepto avoid shrinkage. Were sure youd like to keep those scrub pants at scrubs in good shape. the right length. 1. Pre-treat new scrubsBefore you wear your scrubs for the first6. Use a hot ironOnce the scrubs are dry, we recommend using time, wash them in cold water with half a cup of vinegar. This stepa hot iron to press them. Not only will this keep your scrubs looking helps extend the life of your scrubs and helps prevent fading from fre- neat and professional, but it also helps kill any remaining germs. quent disinfecting. As a bonus, vinegar is a natural disinfectant, soHow do you keep your scrubs looking fresh? Email suggestions to this cycle will result in even cleaner scrubs! contact@advanceweb.com. Wed love to hear your scrub care sug-2. Wear your scrubs at work onlyIn order to keep your scrubs san- gestions! nitary and safe for work, you should only wear them in the workplace. Instead of wearing your scrubs during the work commute, we recommend changing into your workwear after youve already arrived at your office or facility. Also, make sure you store clean scrubs in an airtight bag to protect them from germs and contagions before your work shift.After your work shift has ended, immediately change into your regular clothes. This prevents added wear and tear from everyday activities and limits exposure to public contagions. 3. Separate scrubs from your other laundryWe cannot stress enough how important it is to wash scrubs and other clothes separately. That favorite print scrub top requires more disinfecting than your everyday t-shirt, so you should never mix the two when doing laundry. Since you require a fresh set of scrubs for each shift, it is highly recommended that you buy several sets of scrubs and that you wash them all at once at the end of the week.4. Use color-safe stain removerTheres no way around it; your scrubs are going to see plenty of stains. Protect your scrubs colors and effectively remove stains by using a col-or-safe stain remover before washing.5. Avoid the dryer if possibleIf you want them to last, its ISTOCK actually better to line dry your scrubs than throw them in www.elitecme.com |2019| EDUCATION 9'