International Nurses Association

Even though we wear scrubs more than any other item of clothing, we usually only have a few pairs.   It’s very important to look after scrubs, as incorrect care can make them look grubby and worn very quickly, which of course gives off the wrong image to patients and their families.   So, what are the best ways to keep your scrubs looking as good as new, all the time?   1.      Quality over Quantity It’s worth investing in good quality scrubs.   Not all things are made equal, and that’s as true for medical uniforms as it is for anything else.   If you look on uniform websites, you will doubtless see scrub sets advertised as cheaply as $5.99 (maybe even lower), but this is the definition of false economy. Your scrubs are going to get knocked about and stained - the only thing that cheap material will achieve is a ruined pair of scrubs in a very short time frame.   It’s far better to buy the best quality that you can afford, so you stand a chance of still owing them in a yea