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Will " quick wash " washing machine option kill hsv1 & hsv2? or do i have to put it on normal cycle to kill the virus?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

HSV1 and 2 are very fragile viruses that are instantly killed by even the most minuscule amounts of laundry detergent or soap. Any laundry cycle will do it. But it doesn't matter: nobody ever gets herpes (or any STD) from contaminated clothing. This is nothing to worry about.

Answered 5/29/2023

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