Second-hand clothes shoppers given huge warning by scientists over vintage items ‘swimming in germs’
Experts are warning pre-loved shoppers to be vigilant after a new report revealed clothing can harbour a lot of germs.
Beware! Vintage Clothes In Thrift Stores Can Harbour Infectious Diseases
Pre-owned fashion is seen as a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way to expand their wardrobe. Although many secondhand ...
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Washing machine temperature guide
This is the hottest wash program you’ll find on most machines and is only suitable for a few items – a lot of labels won't recommend washing at such a high temperature. But will washing at 90°C kill ...
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Three-hour rule when you buy used clothes prevents thrush and scabies
Cold water will not work as well to get rid of pathogens within clothing. So if a high-temperature wash isn’t possible, then use a laundry disinfectant to kill any germs present. "You should try ...
Urgent warning to vintage shoppers as scientist reveals second-hand clothes are 'swimming in germs' - including bugs that cause diarrhoea, athlete's foot, and ringw…
Dr Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester, has warned that second-hand ...
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Expert reveals three-hour rule you need to follow when buying secondhand clothes
Cold water will not work as well to get rid of pathogens within clothing. So if a high-temperature wash isn't possible, then use a laundry disinfectant to kill any germs present.", reports Bristol ...