Soiled linen and clothing must be stored separately from clean linen and clothing. Soiled linen and clothing must be stored in well ventilated areas and must not be permitted to accumulate in the facility.

Soiled linen and clothing must be transported in accordance with procedures consistent with universal precautions. Bags or containers must not be reused to transport or store clean items.

When transporting contaminated linens via cart, be certain that you do not use the same cart for both dirty and clean linens. If you must utilize the same cart, you should thoroughly clean and disinfect the cart between clean and dirty transports.