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Is washing underwear at 40 degrees celsius with other clothes enough to eliminate hpv, other viruses and general germs?

Q: is washing underwear at 40 degrees celsius with other clothes enough to eliminate hpv, other viruses and general germs?

: HPV requires at least 60c to be eliminated. Other viruses - depends on the virus

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HPV requires at least 60c to be eliminated. Other viruses - depends on the virus

Answered 8/29/2023

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Is washing underwear at 40 degrees celsius with other clothes enough to eliminate hpv, other viruses and general germs?

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