What should be done with contaminated clothing after a pesticide exposure?

After pesticide exposure, it is crucial to ensure that contaminated clothing is handled properly to prevent further exposure to harmful chemicals. The correct course of action is to dispose of them properly. This typically involves placing the contaminated clothing in a sealed bag or container specifically designated for hazardous waste, and then following local regulations for disposal of such materials.

Proper disposal helps to ensure that the pesticides do not pose a risk to others, either through direct contact or environmental contamination. Reusing or washing the clothing without ensuring full decontamination could expose the wearer or others to harmful residues. Likewise, storing the clothing in a non-labeled container does not mitigate the risk and poses a hazard in case someone else comes into contact with it unknowingly. Dry cleaning might not effectively remove all pesticide residues and could pose a risk to workers in the dry cleaning facility. Therefore, the safest and most responsible action is to dispose of the contaminated clothing properly.