Protect yourself. ■ Put wet or soiled laundry in a plastic bag while wearing gloves. ■ Wear gloves while handling all dirty laundry. ■ Wash your hands after removing gloves. How to do laundry. ■ Use the warmest water recommended on detergent and clothing labels. ■ Laundry may not get clean if the washer is packed too full of clothes. ■ Machine dry completely. Handle laundry safely. Stop MRSA in Jails and Prisons www.cdc.gov/niosh DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2013–122, January 2013 Department of Health and Human Services • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health