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How to disinfect linens after pink eye?
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Regular Washing: Soap and water destroy or reduce the count of adeno-virus of pink eye to the point of non-contagious-nous.
Answered 9/12/2013
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The laundry: A normal wash would do it.
Answered 1/9/2014
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