Any hints for keeping your coats clean?

[chefAZ]

I am having a tough time getting and keeping my white coats clean. Help please! Anyone have a hint or two to spare?

[Pete]

Two words-Dry Cleaning!!!

[panini]

Two Words, Hard working sous chef.

[miahoyhoy]

Two more words...

Don't get dirty.

[gilbear]

Periodically, through them in the wash for an overnite soak, using a good quality degreaser. After a good 8 hours, run the wash cycle. Then, wash them again using detergent and bleach.
On new coats, iron them after a wash, using spray starch. I have found that this retards the absorption of grease vapor. This is what makes the coats look grey and dingy.
Now, would you like to know the best way to clean the mirror over the bar? LOL

[kuan]

One word:

ARAMARK

Kuan

[katbalou]

gilbear,
to clean the mirror use white vinegar & water and use newspaper instead of paper towels.
kat

[chefAZ]

Thanks for the words of advice- and the laughs!
I will try all of the above - thanks again.

[soussweets]

my amazing chefly powers retard stains and grease!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but when that doesn't work, for really tough stains(you gotta do this the same day of the stain) and this even works on carbon from the bottom of the pots. make a paste of powdered detergent and bleach, then scrub into the stain with a brush,,, let it rest for about an hour then wash as usual,,, if that doesn't do it you just gained some good rags for washing the car and changing oil.

[Peachcreek]

Do like me. Hide in the office all day.

[tigerwoman]

be trendy and wear a black chefs jacket

looks cool and hides the dirt well

[chefbob]

I use cascade, i add the powdered cascade to my wash with the regular detergent or bleach, and it takes out the food stains very well... hey it takes grease off of out dishes and pots whynot out clothes.

[RitaFajita]

Use the hand cleaner called "goop" on your spots. Only use that brand. The others don't work as well. I'm a mess in the kitchen, but I can get the stains out. Do it ASAP, tho.
RF

[RitaFajita]

I'm tryin' that cascade thing, tho.

RF

[petack]

what i do is SHout! or any other good stain remover for clothes. i spray it on my uniform and let it sit ivernight or up to 3 days. but you gotta do it after your shift because if you wait another time the stain is in for good. i said up to 3 days cuz that way you can wait to wash more than one uniform, save on electricity! after that you just wash at regular warm cycle with regular detergent and it comes usually really mighty clean. since you dont use bleach the uniforms dont turn yellow. and i do use it heavely. almost a bottle a week. but it's goooood!

my 2 cents.

petack