What should be done with the washing machine after washing pesticide-contaminated clothing?

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Residues from pesticide-contaminated clothing can cling to the washing machine’s drum, door seal, detergent dispenser, and interior hoses. If the machine isn’t cleaned, those residues can transfer to future loads or pose exposure risks to anyone using the machine later. Cleaning the machine removes these residues and reduces cross-contamination, making it safe to reuse for non-contaminated laundry. After washing the contaminated items, run an empty cycle with hot water and detergent (or a recommended machine cleaner), then wipe down the drum, door seal, and dispenser, and clean the filters if accessible. The other options don’t address the lingering residues and cross-contamination risk.