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Warpy

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3. Probably not long on clothing, it seems to live longest

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri Mar 27, 2020, 09:26 PM

Mar 2020

on hard surfaces. I'd probably do a good hand wash after I put the clothes into the washer if I were taking care of infected people.

Soap and cold water will do the trick, the soap screws up the virus's protective envelope and once the RNA is exposed, it degrades very quickly.

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How Long Does The Coronavirus Live On Clothes, And Will Laundry Detergent Kill The Virus? [View all] appalachiablue Mar 2020 OP

I've been wondering about this. Thanks for the post. Marie Marie Mar 2020 #1

A mechanics' jumpsuit would be handy now, if not so chic! appalachiablue Mar 2020 #2

One of those would look good on Trump customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #4

Coordinated is always nice appalachiablue Mar 2020 #7

Probably not long on clothing, it seems to live longest Warpy Mar 2020 #3

Medical Investagators found the Virus on Wellstone ruled Mar 2020 #5

Use common sense Bev54 Mar 2020 #6

How often should you wash your clothes? PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2020 #8

Simple: Think of it like washing your hands. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2020 #9