After cleaning, what should be done with towels and gloves?

After cleaning, what should be done with towels and gloves?

• A. Place them in a biohazard bag
• B. Put them in regular trash
• C. Reuse them after rinsing
• D. Leave them on the scene

Answer: (A)

Contaminated towels and gloves must be treated as biohazard waste. After cleaning, place them in a biohazard bag to contain any pathogens or hazardous residues and prevent exposure to others. Regular trash isn’t appropriate because it can spread contaminants during handling and disposal, and reusing or leaving items behind would keep hazards present. Bag the items, seal it, and rely on the facility’s waste procedures to remove and dispose of it properly.

Contaminated towels and gloves must be treated as biohazard waste. After cleaning, place them in a biohazard bag to contain any pathogens or hazardous residues and prevent exposure to others. Regular trash isn’t appropriate because it can spread contaminants during handling and disposal, and reusing or leaving items behind would keep hazards present. Bag the items, seal it, and rely on the facility’s waste procedures to remove and dispose of it properly.