What should you do with soiled clothes after cleaning?

• A. Place them into a yellow bag.
• B. Place them into a red bag.
• C. Place them into a blue bag.
• D. Place them into a white bag.

Answer: (A)

Color coding in cleaning and waste management is used to separate waste streams so each is handled properly and risks are minimized. Soiled clothes that may have contaminants belong in the yellow bag because this color is designated for contaminated laundry. Keeping them separate from general or clean items ensures they’re processed correctly and prevents cross-contamination. To follow best practices, place the clothes in a leak-proof bag first, then put that bag into the yellow bag and seal it as required. The other colors are used for different waste streams, so they aren’t appropriate for contaminated laundry.