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Can you actually clean all of the bacteria and feces from underwear and pants of a kid with encopresis or will you need to buy new clothes all of the time?

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Dr. Bartholomew Vereb answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Why not: Bleach is very effective. As are many of the "oxygenated, " non-bleach, laundry additives. Very hot water also helps.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Yes, clean with detergent, in hot water with bleach. Should be ok. But eventually the underclothing will wear out. But that is true of all clothing, isn't it?

Answered 11/1/2012

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