So you can disinfect your baby's clothes to eliminate dangerous viruses and bacteria
Disinfecting your baby's clothes is essential to avoid possible illness. And we are not referring to removing stains or making clothes smell nice, but to destroy bacteria, fungi and viruses that can be protected in fabrics; for example, the Covid-19.
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A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the virus could survive in droplets for up to three hours after being expelled into the air.
How to disinfect your baby's clothes?
Remember that to avoid risks, the most correct thing to do is to wash your baby's clothes immediately after a walk to the park or after a visit.
Option 1
In a container with water, add a little detergent and a few drops of chlorine. Soak the clothes in the solution for a few minutes. Then wash normally and tend to avoid moisture.
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Option 2
If you are going to clean it in the washing machine, add a special mixture to the load: 250 milliliters of vinegar and 25 milliliters of hydrogen peroxide. Let it do its normal cycle. Add soap and wash again.
In both cases it is important that you hang your clothes in a well-sunny area. For what reason? Some studies have found that ultraviolet light can also disinfect some surfaces, that is, kill some viruses. (Beware, it does not mean that it works or you should use it on the skin).
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