Most of us divide laundry by color or use special wipes that capture color and prevent dyeing of fabrics. Hardly anyone washes their underwear separately. We throw panties, socks and bras into the washing machine along with the rest of the clothes and we wouldn’t even think about washing them separately. It turns out this is a big mistake.
How to wash panties in a washing machine? Many people choose the wrong temperature
In 2021, a study was conducted which showed that the average pair of adult underwear contains 0.1 g of stool. This is caused by washing the underwear at the wrong temperature. Too low a temperature cannot kill all bacteria.
If you have previously washed your underwear at 30 degrees Celsius, it will still be dirty. Only at 40-60 degrees Celsius is it possible to combat pathogens. Professor of microbiology Charles Gerba in an interview with “” informed that washing underwear at 30 degrees Celsius and washing other items, such as towels or pillowcases, causes us to transfer feces to them.
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At what temperature should you wash panties and socks? This is how you get rid of bacteria
During the study, a survey was conducted in which 2,000 British people took part. It turned out that 36% of them wash their underwear at a low temperature because they want to save money. 76% wash clothes at a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius and lower. Interestingly, 32% of respondents admitted that they wore underwear more than once before washing it. This unfortunately increases the level of bacteria present on the underwear. 71% of people sort laundry only by color. They do not pay attention to the type and use. Experts recommend washing underwear and towels at a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius and above. Underwear should be washed after each wearing.
Source: Gazeta
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