Last Updated on July 15, 2020

The current health crisis that has been ravaging the world since the beginning of 2020 reminded us of the importance of proper hand and respiratory hygiene. These protective measures are essential to contain the spread of not only this highly contagious disease in particular but of all viral and bacterial infections. Moreover, it is also important to disinfect surfaces, objects, and dirty laundry. The latter is especially necessary when someone in your house (parent, wife, husband, or kid) is sick from a contagious bacterial or viral infection. In these cases, having the utmost care is essential to avoid contamination of the other family members who share the same house. And even though experts consider that the risk of infection from touching these types of materials is relatively low, you should be cautious.

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1. Laundry Cleaning Vs. Disinfecting

Despite what most people may think, these are very different concepts. The main goal of a regular laundry cleaning is to remove stains, dirt, grease, and sweat from the fabric. Of course, this process will also end up removing the majority of the germs – but it does not kill them. On the other hand, adding specialized disinfecting products to the washing process will kill the germs (virus, bacteria, and fungus). That’s why it is so important. However, effective disinfection presupposes a series of precautions throughout the entire procedure, from the moment you remove the clothes until you put them back in the wardrobe.

2. How To Disinfect Your Laundry?

First of all, you have to be careful when handling dirty laundry (clothes, towels, linens, and other fabrics) from a person who is sick. You should wear disposable gloves and throw them in the garbage bin immediately after. It is important to note that, from the moment you put the gloves on, you must not touch any kind of surface to avoid cross-contamination. Here are other important tips:
  • Put the sick’s person dirty laundry inside of a big plastic bag instead of a clothes hamper so you can carry them easily to the laundry room without contaminating the hamper. If you use a basket, you will have to disinfect it.
  • Don’t shake the laundry! – Wash your hands after removing the gloves.
  • Opt for white 100% cotton fabrics, if possible. They are much easier to disinfect without damaging since they resist washing at high temperatures.
  • Keep the clothes away from your face.

3. Laundry Disinfectants

There are many different sanitizing products you can use. These are the four main categories: – Quaternary disinfectants: these are very powerful and effective disinfectant chemicals that are present in disinfectant sprays and wipes, for example. They are capable of killing germs regardless of water temperature.

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