Potential for Microbial Cross Contamination of Laundry from Public Washing Machines

Potential for Microbial Cross Contamination of Laundry from Public Washing Machines

Although clothes washing machines remove dirt, microorganisms are not reliably removed by modern cold-water machine-washing practices. Microbial bioburden on clothing originates from the wearer’s skin, the environment (indoor and outdoor), and the washing machine itself. While most clothing microbes...

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Main Authors: Kelly Whitehead, Jake Eppinger, Vanita Srinivasan, M. Khalid Ijaz, Raymond W. Nims, Julie McKinney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Microbiology Research
Subjects:
laundry
public clothes washing machines
microbial cross contamination
washing machine biofilm
infection control in laundering
opportunistic pathogens
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7481/13/4/72

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