The epidemic situation in Malaysia is getting worse and worse, and many people’s families are unfortunately caught. Do you know how to clean the clothes of patients?
If you have patients or suspected patients in COVID-19 at home, you must follow the standard operating procedures when cleaning patients’ clothes to avoid “kena”.
The Ministry of Health of Malaysia (KKM) has released detailed steps for cleaning patients’ clothes. Before washing patients’ clothes, they must be placed in sealed containers or bags.
Everyone must wear masks and disposable gloves when cleaning clothes. The Ministry of Health recommends that you soak your clothes in hot water (60-90℃).
The most important thing is to use laundry detergent which can kill bacteria and viruses.
Detailed steps for cleaning patients’ clothes.
Step 1: Put the patient’s clothes in a sealed bag or container, and do not take them out until the clothes are to be cleaned.
Step 2: Don’t put the clothes of patients and their families together.
Step 3: Always wear masks and disposable gloves when cleaning the clothes of patients.
Step 4: Do not shake the patient’s clothes when taking them, so as to prevent the virus on the clothes from spreading into the air.
Step 5: Wash the patient’s clothes with clear water and laundry detergent.
Step 6: It is recommended to use hot water to clean the clothes of patients. The temperature of hot water can be between 60℃ and 90℃.
Step 7: After cleaning clothes, discard disposable gloves and use disinfectant to clean hands.
Step 8: Expose the patient’s clothes in the sun.
Step 9: Wash your hands.
