The coronavirus is mainly spread via droplet infection. It has not yet been proven that one can also become infected through clothing through a smear infection. But what we do know: Researchers found that the corona virus can stay on surfaces for up to 28 days. Reason enough, then, to take a few precautionary measures when washing.
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Wash laundry properly: This is how everything becomes virus-free
Temperature
rule number one when it comes to virus-free washing: the right temperature! Washing machines are so good these days that washing normal laundry at 30 or 40 degrees is perfectly adequate. However, you should wash your underwear, bed linen, towels and washcloths at 60 degrees. You should also wash your mouth and nose protection regularly and at at least 60 degrees so that the corona virus is killed. If you don’t have enough laundry for a 60 degree load, you can also hand wash your mask. Simply put the mask in a saucepan, add boiling water, let it soak for at least 10 minutes and then wash out with cold water.
Detergent
In the fight against Corona, you should put liquid detergent aside for the time being. Much better: bleach-containing heavy-duty detergent in the form of powder, pearls or granules. Compared to liquid detergent, these products have a much higher washing power. Incidentally, an additional hygiene rinser is not necessary.
Washing program
The right washing program also plays a major role. If your clothes can handle it, you should definitely use an intensive, anti-allergy or hygiene program. Unfortunately, the short, eco or economy programs that most people like to use do not reach the desired temperature of 60 degrees.
Washing machine
Of course, your washing machine must also be cleaned regularly, after all, this is where the viruses continue to roam. To do this, run the washing machine once a week at at least 60 degrees. By the way: If you take your laundry out of the machine immediately after the wash cycle, you reduce the risk of germs multiplying quickly.
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