How to Wash Scrubs

Medical professionals spend a large portion of their life in scrubs. On top of the usual, everyday dirty, you may also have accumulated germs and bacteria. Washing your scrubs in hot water and then a tumble dry for at least 30 minutes will kill any germs and bacteria on your scrubs. Knowing how to wash scrubs the correct way will keep them looking new and smelling fresh.

How to Wash Scrubs

1. Sort the scrubs by color.


2. Set the water temperature to the "Hot" and the setting to "Delicate Cycle."


3. Add laundry detergent to the water. A half cup of vinegar can be added to the detergent to remove odors and retain the color of the scrubs. Pre-treat any stains with stain lifter.


4. Turn the scrubs inside out, and then place the scrubs in the washer. Set the water level according to the size of the wash load.


5. Remove the scrubs once the wash cycle has finished and place them in the dryer. Add a dryer sheet if desired.


6. Tumble dry for a minimum of 30 minutes to kill bacteria.


7. Remove the scrubs immediately after the drying cycle has finished to reduce wrinkling and fold.