How to clean your clothes from viruses?

 

With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the simplest daily habits have become a concern of many, including washing clothes, so health experts have provided some tips that are easy to follow in this regard.

The novel coronavirus is transmitted mainly through "drops" (i.e. when coughing or sneezing), which is why it is necessary to reduce your exposure to other people through social distancing.

Some research indicates that although the virus may be able to live for up to 3 days on surfaces such as plastic and steel (which means it may remain on the zipper or buttons in clothes), the risk of infection from touching these materials is relatively low, compared to In the most common way it is transmitted through drops, according to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

But it remains necessary to make sure to wash hands with soap and water continuously, for at least 20 seconds at a time, to avoid having a corona.

And it is not only necessary to clean hands, but rather to take off and clean clothes immediately upon returning to the home, in case the person is forced to leave.

Health experts advise washing clothes, towels and bed linen in hot water, and if the fabrics of some clothes are light and do not bear the high temperature, they advise to avoid wearing them in light of the spread of coronavirus, according to the American newspaper "New York Times".

It is also necessary to wear gloves when washing clothes, dispose of them, and then wash hands with soap and water once they are finished.

The director of health and safety programs in the workplace at Cornell University, American Nellie Brown, says that the frequency of washing clothes depends on the places we wore them, so if we are in the home quarantine, there is no need to wash a lot, but in the event that the person still leaves the house, it is necessary to make sure to wash them more than time.

Experts also cautioned against "draining" the clothes, as was customary for some housewives before putting them in the washing machine, pointing out that this might cause the virus to circulate in the air.

And when you are done washing, it is necessary to clean and disinfect the laundry baskets, and it is also good to put disposable bags inside these baskets, and throw them when finished.

It is also recommended to set aside a basket for dirty clothes and another for clean.