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Im in a hotel. i washed my clothes in washing machine. i just noticed that there is written eco on washing machine. i chose 90 degrees but as it says eco, im not sure if it would kill bacterias. would it still kill bacteria?
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Maybe: If you used soap with the machine it will likely do the job. You don't use searing hot water to wash your hands but soapy water & the mechanical action of washing will kill the bacteria on them.
Answered 11/10/2020
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