Why your laundry could be making you sick and what to do about it
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Healthcare uniforms washed at home could spread dangerous superbugs, new research says. Home washing machines may fail to eliminate harmful bacteria and may contribute to antimicrobial resistance.
Professor Katie Laird of De Montfort University Leicester, a public university in England, tested home washing machines in a study and found the machines failed to remove potentially harmful material, even after running a hot water setting at the equivalent of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
"Our research highlights that domestic laundering of healthcare textiles may not consistently eliminate harmful bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria," Laird told Fox News Digital.
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