Our country’s pandemic situation is deteriorating, and many people’s family members are sadly infected. Do you know how to wash a patient’s clothes?
If you have a patient or suspect patient with Covid-19 in your home, you must wash the patient’s garments according to normal operating procedures to avoid getting “recruited.”
Before washing the patient’s garments, the clothes must be placed in a sealed container or bag, according to the precise guidelines published by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM).
When washing clothes, everyone must wear a mask and disposable gloves. You should soak your garments in hot water, according to the Ministry of Health (60 to 90 degrees Celsius).
The most crucial thing is to use a strip cleaning solution that is both sterilising and anti-virus.
Steps to wash the patient’s clothes in detail
Step 1: Put the patient’s clothing in an airtight bag or container until it is time to wash the clothing.
Step 2: Do not put the patient’s clothes together with the family’s clothes.
Step 3: Always wear a mask and disposable gloves when washing the patient’s clothing.
Step 4: Do not shake when holding the patient’s clothes to prevent the virus from spreading into the air.
Step 5: Wash the patient’s clothing with water and detergent.
Step 6: It is recommended to use hot water to wash the patient’s clothes. The temperature of the hot water can be between 60°C and 90°C.
Step 7: After washing clothes, discard disposable gloves and wash hands with sanitizer.
Step 8: Dry the patient’s clothing under the sun.
Step 9: Wash your hands.
