What should be done with clean linens to minimize dust contamination?

To minimize dust contamination, clean linens should be stored in designated areas designed specifically to limit exposure to dust and other contaminants. This practice helps ensure that linens remain clean and hygienic until they are needed, reducing the risk of transferring any microorganisms or allergens onto the linens. Designated storage areas are often kept tidy and may have features such as covered shelving or closed cabinets, providing a barrier against dust and environmental pollutants.

Storing linens in high humidity areas, for example, could increase the risk of mold and mildew growth rather than minimizing dust contamination. Keeping linens in areas with high dust exposure would directly contradict the goal of maintaining cleanliness. Leaving linens exposed in common areas could lead to significant contamination from people moving through those spaces, which is not a safe practice. Thus, using designated areas that minimize dust is the best strategy to ensure that clean linens remain uncontaminated.