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Wash at 60 degrees in w.machine is enough for new born clothes to be properly clean? or?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Washing baby clothes: I would wash at90-100 degrees to get rid of most germs.

Answered 1/18/2013

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