Managing Laundry in Corona Times: Does the Virus Stay on Clothes and What Detergents are Best to Disinfect Laundry?
Although washing clothes is always imperative, it is even more critical during the novel coronavirus outbreak, scientists say. We know to practice safe social distancing and frequently wash our hands to protect ourselves and our loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic — but how about our clothes?
While laundromats are included in the list of essential businesses that should remain open, many across the country are restricting hours and services in an effort to control costs and reduce the socialisation that spreads the Corona virus. Many laundromats have also stopped all self-service laundry in an attempt to keep the facilities as clean as possible. Business has been a bit slower as people avoid going out. People are worried about access to their usual laundromat. They started to stocked up on detergent just in case they need to do laundry at home. It will be inconvenient to have to wash it by hand, but people are running out of options.
Let’s check what the officials say about washing clothes:
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the coronavirus may live on a variety of materials, including clothing like your mask (i.e. N95 respiratory mask), for varying periods of time. But there is no proof that clothes are a source of exposure to the Coronavirus. The CDC recommends that hands be washed immediately after handling any dirty laundry. If possible, it recommends that people not shake any dirty laundry, which would cause the virus to disperse. It also says to follow manufacturer instructions, but try to use the warmest possible setting for the water, and to make sure to dry all clothes completely. Once the laundry is completed, clothes hampers should be cleaned and disinfected, the CDC says. Disposable bag liners or washable laundry bags are recommended as well.
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