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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?

Q: 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?

: 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.

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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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A member asked:

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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