Medical uniforms with soil release are easier to keep clean and resist stains.

Even with soil release, there may be times that medical uniforms will need to have a stain removed.

General stain removal:

Blot stain, never rub the stain
Use a clean white absorbent cloth
Use cold water to rinse garment
Remove odor at the time of stain removal
Remove stain completely before putting in a dryer

There are various brands of stain removers available to remove stains and can be used on most stains. Read the stain remover label and the medical uniform care label for guidance. Before trying alternative stain removing methods, be sure it is safe for your medical uniform fabric. If in doubt test a hidden area like an inside seam or do not use the method at all to avoid damage to medical uniform from stain removal. If the excess substance is removed by blotting from both sides, it may be OK to rub stain remover into stain. Common stains on medical uniforms include the following stains and alternative stain removal options (always thoroughly blot stain from both sides before beginning stain removal):

INK

Use normal laundry detergent directly on ink stain. Let soak.

Blot ink stain with rubbing alcohol. Be sure to rinse the treated area of the uniform after stain removal treatment.

Mix baking soda and water on the ink stain on the medical uniform. Rub into remainder of stain.

BLOOD

Blot bloodstain on medical uniform with hydrogen peroxide. When the bubbling stops, rinse thoroughly because hydrogen peroxide may cause discoloration on fabric.

Rinse or soak the bloodstain on the uniform with strong salt water.

Soak in white vinegar and then rinse thoroughly.

Rub in unflavored meat tenderizer, rinse, and use spray on stain remover

FECES AND URINE

If dried, scrape feces off uniform and then remove stain.

Pet stain remover works to remove feces and urine stain and odor from medical uniforms.

Soak medical uniform in laundry product that contains enzymes to remove feces and urine stains.

Rinse in a mixture of water and ammonia and then soak feces stain in mixture.

Strong urine can stain medical uniforms and should be rinsed as soon as possible.

Hydrogen peroxide can be used on feces and urine stains but needs to be rinsed thoroughly when bubbling stops because it can discolor fabric.

Reminder-when in doubt if a stain removal method is safe on your medical uniform, use a stain remover that is known safe to avoid damage to medical uniform.

After the stain is treated, wash the medical uniform normally. Check that the stain is removed before putting in dryer. If the stain remains, repeat stain remover treatment and/or soaking the uniform to remove the stain.

As uniforms age, they may quire stains and wear that will cause them to need to be replaced. All Uniform Wear has a complete line of medical uniforms that come in a variety of styles and colors. Most have soil release to make stain removal easier.  Visit All Uniform Wear online at www.alluniformwear.com or at any of their 22 retail locations throughout Florida.

Article By: Kristie Mills – Originally Published On: http://www.articlesnatch.com