Washing scrubs?

[dd131]

So, maybe this is an embarrassing question, but....

I've noticed when ironing scrubs, that there seems to be a lingering odor of perspiration and deodorant in the armpit area. I don't seem to have this problem with any other of my clothes.

I always wash scrubs separately in hot water. Does anyone have any other tips on how to prevent this from happening? Thanks in advance!

[WinterLilac]

I carry good quality roll-on deodorant in my bag and apply on breaks. If you need, also carry some wet wipes to freshen your pits then apply a fresh smear of deodorant. It takes minutes in the bathroom for you to feel a lot more confident on the floor. If it's more than you can handle, see your GP; there are options to reduce your sweat secretions.

[amoLucia]

I like creases!

I iron every day of my life, sometimes twice.

I don't think I've ironed twice in the past decade!!!

[Amethya]

So you're having the same issue I have huh?

So how much of vinegar can we add in the load and will it make any other clothes discolor? And how much of baking powder can you add in the second load as well?

[CeSoirLeCiel, BSN, RN]

Some brands of detergent make a scent/formula specifically for extra smell. I know tide has Tide Sport with febreeze and it works really well on any kind of stink that gets stuck in any of my clothes. It's designed for workout gear and has done really well with sweat smells in my experience.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

So how much of vinegar can we add in the load and will it make any other clothes discolor?

One to two cups of vinegar per large load should be fine. As long as the entire load is colored clothes with no whites mixed in, nothing should become discolored.

And how much of baking powder can you add in the second load as well?

I would not add baking soda to a load that has vinegar mixed in. Vinegar is a strong acid and baking soda is a base. The two, when combined, produce a chemical reaction that results in carbon dioxide.

Perhaps it would be safe to add vinegar to the wash cycle and baking soda to the final rinse cycle?

[SmilingBluEyes]

You DO NOT wash with baking soda and vinegar at the same time or else you will get an undesirable chemical reaction. You wash first with vinegar and then baking soda in a whole new cycle.

[Amethya]

You DO NOT wash with baking soda and vinegar at the same time or else you will get an undesirable chemical reaction. You wash first with vinegar and then baking soda in a whole new cycle.

How much Baking Soda would you put in the new cycle?

[NotAllWhoWandeRN, ASN, RN]

I use oxy clean and I've heard good things about vinegar.

Whatever antiperspirant you use, put it on before bedtime for the best result. Certain Dry roll-on is the closest to the prescription stuff you can get OTC, and once you've used it for a week or two, applying it every other night is likely to keep your pits bone dry. It's amazing stuff.

[NanaPoo]

I haven't ironed since nursing school 20 years ago when my instructors from the war insisted on white scrubs that could stand up by themselves.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

How much Baking Soda would you put in the new cycle?

For an average-sized to large load of laundry, the addition of half a cup of baking soda will suffice.

[Armygirl7]

I like creases!

I iron every day of my life, sometimes twice.

God Bless You! LOL! I went to nursing school with a nurse who ironed her uniform, I felt like super-schlub next to her! She could also achieve 100% perfect hospital corners on her bed sheets...also not my forte, but I admire it!

[NotYourMamasRN]

Wash with Tide and add in a scoop of baking soda and splash of vinegar.