Re: Cleaning Poison Ivy Urushiol off Gear

Having been a Lineman, yeah heard the jokes.."for the county.." we were exposed on a daily basis to P'ivy as it likes to grow around utility poles and easement areas. To combat exposure we wore light gloves on the groundwork, and washed with Technu, and never handled our work clothing with barehands back at base. We also applied 'Stokogard' to exposed areas before we went into the field.

When bpking' I NEVER handle my day clothes with bare hands, this includes my boots, which pick up the most oils. I change out of my day clothes completely, turning hiking socks inside out, and leaving all clothes outside tent. I put on my night clothes, and go about my business prior to going to sleep. Rarely get the 'itch', when I get home I wash my gear with 'Sport Wash' by Sno Seal, which is a tech clothing laundry wash, in the wash machine to no ill effects.