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Does laundry detergent kill covid-19?
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Depends on laundry detergent. Some contain hypochlorite, a disinfectant that kills COVID-19 - if applied in high enough concentration. But no sufficiently reliably as to “count on it”. Virucidal (virus killing) disinfectants are available for purchase but are “strong” and need to be used carefully. Major spread for COVId-19 is from coughing, sneezing or speaking
Answered 3/6/2021
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Many laundry detergents, when combined with sufficient water- work by removing dirt and germs rather than killing germs. The soap in detergents tend to act as emulsifying agents.
Answered 3/6/2021
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Laundering your clothes will remove/kill/inactivate the virus. Wish you good health!
Answered 3/6/2021
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