Do paramedics wash their own uniforms?

The HIV virus dies VERY quickly once exposed to the air. Even if an HIV+ bled on his uniform, the virus would be dead by the time he got home.

Trust me, when I got "bloodied" when I was a medic, I scrubbed up immediately. Contaminated uniforms were washed by the company.

Paramedics Uniform

Why get all shook up over the fact he washes his cloths you have to be out among people as well you touch things all day so you have germs on you as well think about using the phone either at home or work or grabbing that food buggy at the store Many hands touched that jewel not to mention all the kiddies that sat in it with a runny nose or fingers in the mouth or up the tiny nose then grabbed that handle bar when ma or pa gave it a quick shove or pull Yea LOTS of germs every where so let this man wash and hang his cloths in peace if worried about HIV carry a bottle of Sanitizer around with you. besides hes not going to rub his close on you and they can take a shower before coming home.Plus they have blood kits on board every truck or ambulance they are trained for any blood accidents or any body fluids if happen to come upon.Most times they don't and wont..

well I'm a nurse aide-soon to be nurse and I wash my scrubs in hot water with bleach. Bleach is the only thing that kills HIV virus-- or so I'm told. I also have shoes that are for work only which I keep in a plastic bag along with my uniform so I don't get anything in my car. I'll wash my shoes once a month or so.