PPE Decontamination
& Laundering services perth
When it comes to hazardous waste sites, laboratories, and industrial environments, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) are the frontline defence for your workforce. But standard laundry methods are not designed to remove dangerous contaminants — and can even damage the very equipment that keeps your team safe.
Perth Chemical Specialists (PCS) provide specialist PPE decontamination and laundering services across WA, ensuring your uniforms, chemsuits, and respirators are properly cleaned, tested, and maintained for safe reuse.
Why Traditional Laundry Falls Short
Conventional laundering is designed for general fabrics, not protective gear exposed to hazardous substances. Using these methods can create serious risks:
One-size-fits-all cleaning ignores different contaminants in the same batch.
High washing temperatures damage fabrics, seals, and reflective strips.
Harsh detergents oxidise and weaken protective layers.
Tumble drying shrinks garments and shortens usable life.
Cross-contamination is likely when multiple items are washed together.
Instead of removing contaminants, traditional laundry can embed them deeper, placing your workers at greater risk.
Our Specialist Decontamination Process
At PCS, we provide specialist PPE decontamination and laundering using proven processes designed specifically for protective equipment. Working alongside an expert provider, we ensure every item is cleaned to the highest standards — protecting safety, compliance, and the usable life of your gear.
Our process combines low-temperature washing (below 48°C) with targeted sanitisers and advanced surfactant-based cleaners that lift contaminants without damaging fabrics, seals, or reflective strips. With modified wash systems that reduce mechanical stress and a gentle, controlled approach, we deliver effective decontamination while preserving the integrity of your PPE.
Gentle Dry Room Technology
Protective equipment and clothing are highly vulnerable to damage during drying. Instead of tumble or tunnel drying, we utilise controlled dehumidification rooms:
Temperature kept below 40°C
Relative humidity around 10%
Moisture safely extracted and recycled
This ensures reflective strips, seals, and delicate components remain intact — extending the usable life of your PPE.
Beyond Cleaning: Testing & Repair
Working with experts, PCS goes further than cleaning. Respirators and chemsuits are also:
Inspected for damage
Tested for compliance and performance
Repaired where possible to extend service life
Every item returned is safe, compliant, and ready for use.
Who We Work With
Our PPE Decontamination & Laundering services are ideal for:
Mining and exploration teams
Hazardous waste facilities
Environmental and remediation contractors
Laboratories and technical facilities
Industrial manufacturers
Emergency response teams
Wherever protective clothing and equipment is relied upon, PCS provides safe and compliant decontamination.
FAQs
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Yes — PPE can be collected and returned with your scheduled waste services, contact us for more details.
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Most items are returned within a few business days, with bulk processing available.
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Yes, respirators and chemsuits can be repaired where possible to extend their lifespan.
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Yes, PCS services major industrial sites across WA.
