Never use ammonia and chlorine bleach in the same wash load. Multiple washings are needed if clothing was worn when using highly toxic or concentrated pesticides. Clothing worn while using low toxicity products may be laundered effectively in one machine washing. Check the pesticide label for keywords indicating toxicity levels. Remember to discard clothing heavily soiled with full-strength or concentrated liquid pesticides.
Line dry the garments.
This prevents the possibility of residues collecting in the dryer. This is especially important when the applicator is in direct contact with pesticides such as when mixing and loading pesticides for application. Exposure can be minimized with careful attention to label recommendations, safety practices and personal hygiene. Water hardness, detergent type, and prewash product use as factors affecting methyl parathion residue retained in protective apparel fabrics. Limiting pesticide exposure through textile cleaning procedures.