. Agri-news. Agriculture. April 8,1996 00 CO CO CO CO COO How you wash makes a difference How you wash pesticide contaminated clothing depends on w hat type of pesticide was being used says an Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development specialist. "There are some basic rules to follow such as using hot water, a heavy duty detergent and washing daily, but some specifics can help reduce pesticide residues even more," says Karen Malyk. protective clothing research associate. Some pesticides can be removed in one wash. Some require two washings or a soak to remove the greatest amoun
. Agri-news. Agriculture. April 8,1996 00 CO CO CO CO COO How you wash makes a difference How you wash pesticide contaminated clothing depends on w hat type of pesticide was being used says an Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development specialist. "There are some basic rules to follow such as using hot water, a heavy duty detergent and washing daily, but some specifics can help reduce pesticide residues even more," says Karen Malyk. protective clothing research associate. Some pesticides can be removed in one wash. Some require two washings or a soak to remove the greatest amount of pesticide residue. [See chart. ] Washing Procedures for Various Pesticides Product Recommended method 2,4-D (amine) One wash 2,4-D (ester) Limolene (degreaser), one wash Avadex Spray'n'Wash, one wash Decis Bleach soak, one wash Lorsban(chlorpynfos) Bleach soak, one wash Pyrinex (clorphyrifos) Bleach soak, one wash Malathion (diluted) Two washes Malathion(concentrated) Discard Sulfonylurea products: Ally, Amber, Crossfire, Express, Muster Ammonia soak, one wash Don't mix ammonia with bleach. "Using a stain remover soak on Avadex contaminated clothing will reduce residues to 19 per cent," she notes. For other pesticides, a three-hour bleak soak in warm water leaves a minimal residue. Pesticide contaminated clothing should be washed daily. This also applies to equipment. If the clothing is saturated, then dispose of it, don't wash it. "Your protective clothing should be washed separate from your regular family wash," she adds, "and only wash one or two items in each ; CaNalhaiva HAY 28 m After wxshing the clothing, run the empty washer through a full cycle with hot water and detergent. As well, line drying protective clothing is recommended over a dryer. "Residues will break down even more outside in the sun and wind. On the other hand, those residues could contaminate your dry ; she notes, Brochures and a video about protective
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