Laundry and garment care
Wash Aprons, Oven Gloves and Pot Holders by Care Label
Read every apron, oven-glove and pot-holder label; separate machine-washable, hand-wash and no-wash items.
Overview
Read every apron, oven-glove and pot-holder label; separate machine-washable, hand-wash and no-wash items. Blot grease with a white cloth and pretreat by label; do not heat-dry an untreated oil stain.
Tools needed
- Care labels
- Laundry detergent
- White absorbent cloth
- Drying rack
Cleaning steps
Read every apron, oven-glove and pot-holder label
Read every apron, oven-glove and pot-holder label; separate machine-washable, hand-wash and no-wash items.
Blot grease with a white cloth and pretreat by label
Blot grease with a white cloth and pretreat by label; do not heat-dry an untreated oil stain.
Wash by label and keep padded heat-protection items away from sharp zips and heavy loads
Wash by label and keep padded heat-protection items away from sharp zips and heavy loads.
Dry inside and out, including finger pockets and filling
Dry inside and out, including finger pockets and filling; stop and report scorch marks, split seams, thinning or shifted padding.
Common mistakes
Washing every heat-protection item on one cycle
✓ Correct actionSplit loads by each care label and construction.
Heat-drying an untreated grease mark
✓ Correct actionBlot and pretreat by label before any heat.
Using damp gloves at the hob or oven
✓ Correct actionCheck finger pockets and padding are dry through.
Using a scorched or split padded item
✓ Correct actionStop use and report damaged seams, filling or heat marks.
Practical tips
Tips for helpers
- Sort aprons, gloves and pads with labels facing out to avoid the wrong wash method.
- Open finger pockets and layers while drying so padding can air through.
Tips for employers
- Provide readable care labels and replacement heat-protection items.
- Decide withdrawal and replacement for scorching, thinning or split seams.
Completion checklist
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