Our Hygiene standards & Practices

The protection of our customers and employees is our utmost priority during this time

In light of the global COVID-19 situation, we want to reassure our customers of the measures Washmen is taking. We are closely following directives from the WHO, CDC, and our global textile care partners (CINET) on ensuring compliance with the highest standard when it comes to hygiene and fighting the virus.

Harvard Health has stated that there is no evidence the COVID -19 can be transmitted from clothes to humans.  The CDC has stated that the seasonal flu is killed at temperatures over 167 degrees.  According to CDC (Center for Disease Control) The antimicrobial action of the laundering process results from a combination of mechanical, thermal, and chemical factors. Dilution and agitation in water remove substantial quantities of microorganisms. Soaps and detergents function to suspend soils and also exhibit some microbiocidal properties. Hot water provides an effective means of destroying microorganisms.  A temperature of at least 160°F (71°C) for a minimum of 25 minutes is commonly recommended for hot-water washing.  Regardless of whether hot or cold water is used for washing, the temperatures reached in drying and ESPECIALLY DURING IRONING provide additional significant microbiocidal action. Dryer temperatures and cycle times are dictated by the materials in the fabrics.