"Turn the clothes inside out to rinse under cold water. Pre-treat the clothes by soaking them in cold water and a half cup of baking soda for at least 30 minutes. Wash the clothes on a long cycle using an enzymatic laundry detergent and cold water. Add a half cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle if the fabric is sturdy enough to handle it."
"Martinez recommends wearing a mask and gloves, especially if you're sensitive to smells. Remember to open a window or put a fan in the room to boost ventilation. And if you need to, take a moment for yourself first. "Although it is tough work, if you have a calm mind, you're well-prepared, and you're not rushing, that can ease the situation," Martinez says. You may also want to have a designated "yuck" bin or soaking tub exclusively for cleaning up nasty stains and smells."
Scrape solid vomit off clothing and rinse garments inside out under cold water immediately. Pre-treat by soaking items in cold water with half a cup of baking soda for at least 30 minutes. Wash on a long, cold cycle using an enzymatic laundry detergent and add half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse if the fabric can tolerate it. Repeat cleaning if the odor persists and air-dry only once the smell has fully dissipated. Wear a mask and gloves, ventilate the area, and consider a designated soaking tub or "yuck" bin to contain smells and stains. Take a moment to calm yourself before cleaning if needed.
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