Your workwear should always be clean to keep you safe and meet the expected standards. Soiled clothing significantly reduces visibility and other properties and may put you at risk. Washing your workwear regularly also helps as dust and dirt can wear down the fibres; a longer life for your workwear is both financially and environmentally sound.
Not all clothes are subject to the same wear and tear, so how often you should wash your work clothes will depend on your job and the fabric of your work clothes. Like any other piece of clothing, your work clothes need good care, especially if you want them to last; they are usually made for tough conditions, but that doesn't mean they are impervious to damage.
Tips for washing work clothes
✓ The best way to find out if your safety vest, jacket, pants or any type of workwear is machine washable is to check the information label on it; be sure to read the instructions on the label before washing the workwear, which will clearly state whether you can use the washing machine or whether you should avoid it.
✓ To protect the fabrics, reflective tapes and prints on the workwear, it is best to turn them inside out before washing.
✓ When washing your workwear, it is best to wash clothes of the same material and color together, as some workwear may bleed or release chemicals that can damage other clothes.
✓ Care instructions for each type of workwear should be followed carefully. Some waterproof workwear has tapes that can be damaged during wash and dry cycles, and some garments must be tumble dried or ironed to renew their water resistance.
✓ Wool is a natural product that can keep itself clean, so it doesn’t need to be washed as often as linen or synthetic workwear.
✓ When washing workwear in a washing machine, it’s best to load it full to reduce the number of wash cycles.
✓ You often find guides telling you to clean your work clothes regularly to maintain them. You don't have to wash them immediately after every shift; try to wash them once or twice a week to protect the special features of your work clothes.
Removing stains from work clothes
یکی از راه های آسان برای شستن لباس کار در خانه، از بین بردن لکه ها بلافاصله بعد از ایجاد در محل کار است؛ تمیز کردن لکه ها در اولین فرصت به حذف آنها قبل از سفت شدن یا ته نشین شدن کمک می کند. در ادامه چند روش برای از بین بردن لکه ها از لباس کار آورده شده است:
• یخ: اگر در ساختمان سازی یا سایر مشاغل فنیکار می کنید، علاوه بر خاک و گرد و غبار، ممکن است روی لباسکار هایتان لکه های خون نیز ایجاد شود. برای رفع این نوع لکه ها یک تکه یخ بردارید و آن را برای یک یا دو دقیقه روی لکه خون نگه دارید تا کاملاً اشباع شود و سپس از یک پارچه تمیز و خشک برای پاک کردن آن استفاده کنید، سپس اقدام به شستن لباس کار کنید.
• پاک کننده شیشه: برای پاک کردن خون از روی لباس کار یا لکه های مشابه می توانید از مقداری پاک کننده شیشه مانند یخ استفاده کنید.
• مایع ظرفشویی و صابون: برای پاک کردن لکه ها می توانید از کف صابون و مایع ظرفشویی با آب ولرم روی لباس استفاده کنید.
Washing oily work clothes
Since oil stains are difficult to remove from clothes, washing oily work clothes is a challenge and not everyone can handle it. Since work clothes, especially industrial work clothes, are constantly exposed to dirty environments and are usually in close proximity to equipment and machines, the likelihood of them becoming oily and leaving stains is very high. The following methods are recommended for washing oily work clothes and removing these stains:
Vinegar: One of the old ways to remove oil stains from clothes is vinegar, which is mixed with water, poured on the stain and washed after a few minutes. You can also use a mixture of dishwashing liquid with vinegar and lukewarm water.
Cornstarch: When washing your oily work clothes, pour some cornstarch on the greasy spot on your industrial work clothes. This will absorb the grease; then you can use a spoon to remove the grease-filled powder.
Baby powder: If you want to clean the oil stain on your work clothes immediately after pouring it, you can use baby powder. For this method to be effective, you should immediately pour baby powder on the stain and leave it for about 5 hours, then wash it with laundry detergent.
How to wash work clothes in a washing machine
The first step to washing any garment properly is to read the washing instructions on the care label. You should then make sure to close all zippers, buttons, loops, etc. and turn the garment inside out before placing it in the washing machine to prevent damage to the fabric. Washing certain workwear, including those with reflective tape and unique fabrics, requires following specific regulations, and you should also be extra careful when cleaning and washing your safety clothing that has fire-resistant features.
When washing high-visibility workwear with reflective details, you should always wash it inside out, as the reflectivity of each section of this type of workwear will decrease with each wash without turning the garments inside out. Note that damage to the high-visibility, fire-retardant or water-repellent properties of workwear may not be visible to the naked eye.
How to wash work clothes by hand
Many experts say that it is best to wash dirty, smelly, and greasy clothes in hot water immediately after you get home. Sometimes work clothes are too dirty for the washing machine and are easier to clean by hand. To do this, you should first soak the clothes for 10 minutes, although this is not recommended for safety work clothes such as electricians or firefighters. Then, apply soap, powder, or liquid laundry detergent to the dirtiest areas of the clothes and finally wash the entire garment.For more power in washing work clothes, you should normally wash and dry dirty work clothes with enzyme-based detergents. To eliminate bad odors from work clothes, you can mix your laundry detergent with a cup of vinegar. After washing, it is best to air dry your work clothes.
Proper conditions for washing work clothes
1- Detergent for washing work clothes
When washing workwear by hand, use organic detergents that are kind to the environment and your skin to avoid skin irritation. Liquid detergents are preferred over powders, as they can contain abrasives, some of these granules may not dissolve properly and damage the workwear. Do not use fabric softener to wash workwear, as it may reduce the performance of the fabric and may also contain some dangerous chemicals not listed on the label. Do not use bleach when washing workwear and safety clothing, even if there are stains on the clothing. Never use bleach or similar products.
2- Temperature when washing work clothes
If your linen workwear is only slightly dirty, use a lower water temperature to save energy and protect the fabrics. Washing at a temperature below 40 degrees Celsius can save up to 50% on energy consumption. Paying attention to the information label on your workwear can guide you on this issue, if there are no specific rules, it is better to wash your clothes at a lower temperature.
3- Drying the washed clothes
Whenever possible, air dry or tumble dry work clothes; however, some work clothes need to be dried at high temperatures to maintain their properties, as described on the garment label. Do not leave work clothes in the washing machine for too long after washing; hang them in the dryer immediately to prevent wrinkles.
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