Charleston, South Carolina
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Dry Cleaning in Charleston
Bates Enterprises provides professional PPE dry cleaning in Charleston for businesses that require consistent performance, compliance, and protection. Our laundry processes are built around strict safety standards and ISO 14001 environmental practices to reduce waste and limit environmental impact. We clean face shields, full-face gear, hand protection, and chemical-resistant equipment using controlled cleaning agents that remove residue from hazardous chemicals without degrading the material.
Proper maintenance extends the life of PPE and reduces the risk of failure in high-hazard environments. Our service helps you stay compliant while allowing your team to focus on operations. Whether you’re managing eye protection, chemical barriers, or other gear, our team ensures every item is cleaned safely and efficiently.
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Personal Protective Equipment We Handle
The personal protective equipment, garments, and materials we launder include:
Each company’s loads are laundered individually, ensuring you receive the most personalized care possible.
If you’re curious about our PPE commercial laundering services or PPE industrial laundering services, ask about a free trial! How does it work? You simply set aside 50 pounds or less of dirty PPE and we’ll launder it at no cost to you. If you’re satisfied with our services, we will visit your facility and present our customized glove management program for you. Call us at (256) 378-6118 to discuss your needs with one of our experts.
Our PPE Commercial Services
We provide commercial PPE recycling services to reduce replacement costs, lower waste, and support compliance. Regular laundering extends the life of your personal protective equipment, allowing you to maintain inventory without constant resupply. Our services reduce the risk of equipment failure while helping your operation stay within budget and meet environmental standards.
Our team builds long-term programs for industrial clients focused on consistent cleaning, cost saving, and reduced environmental impact. We help companies maintain PPE quality and performance while limiting waste and downtime.
Explore our full list of services below to learn how we manage cleaning, recycling, and supply support for industrial-grade PPE.
Box Program
Our Box Program offers a simple way to manage PPE collection and transportation. We provide labeled boxes to your facility for the safe storage of used PPE, then retrieve and process the contents on a set schedule. This approach supports organized handling, reduces misplaced gear, and simplifies compliance with internal safety protocols.
By keeping the collection process contained and consistent, your team saves time while maintaining better control over equipment flow. The Box Program can be tailored to fit your volume and schedule, offering a structured foundation for regular laundering or recycling services.
Industrial Laundering
Our industrial laundering services remove oils, greases, and hazardous chemicals from high-use PPE while protecting the integrity of each item. We use controlled laundry processes with tested cleaning agents that meet industry safety standards and limit material degradation.
These services are built for repeat use cycles. Items are processed to extend the life of gloves, sleeves, and other equipment, which supports cost saving and helps reduce waste across your operation. Our systems are built around environmental impact goals and ISO 14001 practices.
Recycle Through Reusing
For gear that isn’t ready for disposal, we offer reuse-based recycling. Our team inspects, repairs, and cleans items that can be safely put back into service, reducing the need for constant repurchasing.
This method lowers material waste and increases long-term value by extending the life of PPE already in circulation. Reuse programs help reduce the risk of shortages, manage budgets more effectively, and support sustainability without sacrificing quality or compliance.
We provide specialized glove recycling and laundering services for both coated and uncoated gloves. Each batch is cleaned to remove contaminants, dried under controlled heat, and inspected for wear or damage.
Where possible, gloves are returned for reuse, offering a cost-effective alternative to disposal. When items reach the end of their service life, we ensure they are handled in accordance with regulated recycling practices to reduce environmental impact.
Our servicing support covers every step of the PPE maintenance cycle—from pickup and inspection to laundering, repair, and return. We manage this process directly, helping clients maintain steady inventory, meet safety standards, and reduce downtime.
Our programs are structured for consistency. By managing all stages in-house, we eliminate third-party delays and provide greater control over how gear is cleaned, recycled, or replaced. This structure supports both daily operations and long-term planning.
Why Choose Bates Enterprises for PPE Laundering?
Industries We Serve
Save costs and prolong the lifespan of your PPE by partnering with us. Benefit from our fabric-specific patching and repair services that adhere to industry safety standards. Bates Enterprises boasts extensive expertise in PPE across various industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Appliance
- Automotive
- Oil and Gas
- Biotech
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Metal and Plastic Fabrication
- Packaging and Fulfillment
- Utility Companies (Electric, Gas, Phone, Internet, Cable, etc)
Contact us for a free trial of our personalized PPE laundry services. See how we can help keep your workplace supplied with clean protective gear ready to use.
PPE Laundering Services FAQs
We launder a full range of personal protective equipment, including gloves, sleeves, jackets, masks, face shields, and chemical-resistant gear. Each item is processed with cleaning agents that meet safety standards without compromising fit or performance.
Our laundry processes remove grease, oil, and hazardous chemicals while preserving coating, elasticity, and protective layers. Whether you’re handling daily operations or compliance audits, we help you extend the life of your PPE while reducing waste and maintaining reliability.
Our PPE laundering in Charleston supports sustainability and waste reduction through controlled cleaning and reuse-focused programs.
- Reduce Waste: We clean and return gear for reuse when safe to do so.
- ISO 14001 Practices: Our laundry processes align with environmental impact standards.
- Material Recovery: Damaged items are sorted and recycled appropriately.
- Less Disposal: Regular laundering lowers the amount of PPE sent to landfills.
- Efficient Operations: Reduced replacement cycles support long-term cost savings.
These services give clients an option that supports both compliance and sustainability.
Yes. Before replacing worn PPE, we assess items to see if repairs or further laundering are possible. This step can reduce replacement frequency and support your budget without sacrificing protection.
Our team evaluates gear after cleaning to identify damage, wear, or performance loss. If repair isn’t viable, we recycle unusable items using regulated disposal methods. This process helps companies stay compliant and limit unnecessary spending.
Yes, our team supports PPE pickup and return throughout the Charleston area.
- Box Program Available: Streamlines storage and scheduled pickup.
- Local Logistics: Routes built to match business hours and usage.
- Flexible Scheduling: Services can be customized by week or volume.
- Quick Turnaround: Standard laundering cycles maintain operational flow.
- Service Zones: Available across Charleston and surrounding areas.
We help minimize disruption while maintaining consistent service access.
We focus exclusively on PPE cleaning and management for industrial clients. That means every process we offer—laundering, inspection, repair, and recycling—is designed for protective gear, not general garments. Our team understands how to preserve safety features while meeting local compliance and cost goals.
Clients trust us because we work efficiently, reduce waste, and meet high standards with every batch. By combining environmental responsibility with consistent service, we support Charleston businesses with reliable, long-term PPE programs.
Why Choose Bates Enterprises for PPE Laundering?
Quality Control + Innovation
Environmentally Conscious Operations
We help you reduce your negative environmental impact by:
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Contact Bates Enterprises Today for PPE Laundering
Bates Enterprises provides PPE laundering in Charleston that protects performance while meeting safety and environmental standards. Our team uses controlled cleaning formulas to remove contaminants without damaging the material.
We supply gloves, sleeves, jackets, masks, hard hats, and isolation gowns, with quick turnaround and repair options available. Contact us today to support your operation with reliable, cost-effective service.