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Could putting in still damp clothes right out of the washer cause a chemical burn?

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No: Not likely. Any detergent that is that strong that isn't rinsed away at the end is not likely.

Answered 1/14/2013

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A member asked:

Could putting in still damp clothes right out of the washer cause a chemical burn?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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