{"id":5426,"date":"2020-07-09T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/?p=5426"},"modified":"2025-10-14T08:15:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T07:15:39","slug":"top-tips-for-disinfecting-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/top-tips-for-disinfecting-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for disinfecting clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-basket.jpg?resize=1023%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-basket.jpg?w=1023&amp;ssl=1 1023w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-basket.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-basket.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-basket.jpg?resize=291%2C164&amp;ssl=1 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/160866001@N07\/\">Marco Verch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With COVID19 restrictions being eased, it is more important than ever to make sure that your clothes are properly disinfected. These top tips for disinfecting clothing will ensure that your clothes remain clean and that you remain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-diy-face-covering\/\">safe.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The difference between cleaning and disinfecting\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Wear gloves<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Use a bleach detergent<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Choose a hot wash<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Dry clothes completely\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Steam clean your clothes<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Clean your machine<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Disinfect your laundry basket<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Use Laundryheap<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">The difference between cleaning and disinfecting\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not enough to simply clean your clothing, you need to disinfect them. Cleaning your clothes involves removing dirt and germs from the surface of the fabric. Disinfecting your clothes involves using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/4-laundry-products-and-what-theyre-used-for\/\">chemicals <\/a>that guarantee the removal of bacteria, preventing the spread of bacteria to other surfaces.\u00a0  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1278\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/folded-laundry.jpg?fit=611%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/folded-laundry.jpg?w=1278&amp;ssl=1 1278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/folded-laundry.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/folded-laundry.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/folded-laundry.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/folded-laundry.jpg?resize=291%2C164&amp;ssl=1 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1278px) 100vw, 1278px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Wear gloves\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you begin your laundry put on a pair of gloves. Your gloves will protect you from getting any of the bacteria from your clothing onto your hands, therefore limiting the risk of bacteria spreading to other surfaces. Once you have completed your laundry you are safe to remove your gloves and immediately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-make-hand-sanitiser\/\">wash your hands.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6720\" height=\"3780\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?fit=611%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?w=6720&amp;ssl=1 6720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gloves.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/30478819@N08\/\">Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Use a bleach detergent\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure that your clothes are adequately disinfected it\u2019s best to use bleach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/powder-vs-liquid-laundry-detergent\/\">detergent<\/a>. The bleach will denature the protein in any bacteria lingering in your clothing, subsequently killing it. Before using bleach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-diy-detergent\/\">detergent<\/a>, always check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/the-basics-laundry-symbol-guide\/\">care label<\/a> on your clothing as bleach may damage you more delicate items of clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/detergent-.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/detergent-.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/detergent-.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/detergent-.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/detergent-.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/detergent-.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/detergent-.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/detergent-.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/detergent-.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Choose a hot wash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Washing your clothes at 55-60 degrees will help ensure that your laundry comes out bacteria-free. Hot water makes many detergents more effective at tackling bacteria on clothing, plus the heat of the water aids in deactivating the bacteria. Similarly to when using bleach, always check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-take-proper-care-of-your-clothes\/\">care label<\/a> of your clothing as more delicate items of clothing may become damaged if hot washed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4784\" height=\"2691\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blog.laundryheap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?fit=611%2C344&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?w=4784&amp;ssl=1 4784w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Washing-dials.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pahudson\/\">Paul Hudson<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Dry clothes completely\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you re-wear any freshly washed item of clothing you must make sure that it is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/hacks-for-drying-clothes\/\"> completely dry.<\/a> Bacteria thrive in damp environments, so wet clothing provides the perfect breeding ground for it. To make sure that your clothes are completely dry before re-wearing them, either dry them in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/air-dry-vs-tumble-dry\/\">tumble dryer<\/a> or put them in the dryer for a quick 5-minute blast. The heat from the tumble dryer will warm your clothing and kill off any of the remaining bacteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dry.jpg?resize=600%2C337&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dry.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dry.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dry.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/vizzzual-dot-com\/\">viZZZual.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Steam clean your clothes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to disinfect more delicate items of clothing that can\u2019t withstand a hot wash or bleach detergent, try steam cleaning your clothes. A steam cleaner uses steam to disinfect your clothing, removing bacteria as well as odours. In addition to removing bacteria, steam cleaning also removes wrinkles from your clothes so there is no need to iron them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hanging-clothes.jpg?resize=878%2C495&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hanging-clothes.jpg?w=878&amp;ssl=1 878w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hanging-clothes.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hanging-clothes.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hanging-clothes.jpg?resize=291%2C164&amp;ssl=1 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Clean your machine\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After using your washing machine to disinfect your clothes it\u2019s important that you disinfect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-your-washing-machine\/\">washing machine.<\/a> If not cleaned, your washing machine could transfer lingering bacteria from a previous wash onto a fresh load of laundry, resulting in the spread of bacteria. To adequately clean your machine, either insert a dishwasher tablet or 2 cups of white cleaning vinegar into the machines detergent dispenser and set your machine to a hot wash.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Drum-.jpg?resize=728%2C409&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Drum-.jpg?w=728&amp;ssl=1 728w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Drum-.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Drum-.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Disinfect your laundry basket\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly to your washing machine, it\u2019s important to disinfect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/the-2-week-self-isolation-laundry-challenge\/\">laundry basket<\/a> once all of your dirty laundry has been removed from it. The best way to disinfect your laundry basket is to use 0.1% sodium hypochlorite to completely wipe down every surface of your basket. This will leave your laundry basket completely clean and unable to spread bacteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-hamper.jpg?resize=909%2C511&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-hamper.jpg?w=909&amp;ssl=1 909w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-hamper.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-hamper.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/laundry-hamper.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Use Laundryheap<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to make sure that you laundry is completely disinfected book you Laundryheap slot now. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/laundryheap-support-services-added\/\">hot wash service<\/a> will disinfect your clothing, plus our contactless delivery will ensure that both you and our drivers are safely distanced. Book your delivery by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.co.uk\/?redirect=false\">Laundryheap <\/a>website or by downloading the free Laundryheap app.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/LaundryHeap_045RG.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/LaundryHeap_045RG.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/LaundryHeap_045RG.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/LaundryHeap_045RG.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/LaundryHeap_045RG.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/LaundryHeap_045RG.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/LaundryHeap_045RG.jpg?resize=246%2C164&amp;ssl=1 246w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/LaundryHeap_045RG.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/LaundryHeap_045RG.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With COVID19 restrictions being eased, it is more important than ever to make sure that your clothes are properly disinfected. 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