Washing scrubs

[N_madison]

Do you wash your scrubs every day after you use them even if they did not get visibly dirty or contaminated? Or do you wear them another day? Sorry if this seems like a stupid question but no one has really ever talked about it!

[turnforthenurse, MSN, NP]

I never rewear my scrubs without washing them. Just because you can't visibly see any anything doesn't mean there aren't any germs there.

[Nurse Connie]

Every time, no matter what.

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

Wash your scrubs every time you wear them. Even if you haven't been near a patient.

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