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During travel i put my dirty underwear in plastic travel bag, at home in fabric bag and wash them in 7-10 days. this can cause mold on the underwear? i wash in 40c washmachine 30 min wash and hang them to dry. sometimes i also iron them. hygenic?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

First, most molds are not harmful. Don't assume that "black mold" or similar things that can affect houses and other structures are the same as all molds. Second, just a standard laundry with detergent (even on cold cycle) probably would b sufficient cleaning to prevent any theoretical risk.

Answered 7/12/2023

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