Washing Machine could Spread Bacteria and Germs
A study found, 25 percent of washing machines in homes contaminated by the fecal-borne bacteria and pass it on dirty clothes. Fecal bacteria, including salmonella, hepatitis A, rotavirus and adenovirus.
According to Dr. Charles Gerba, a researcher from the University of Arizona in Tucson, two dirty clothes bring tenth of sewage bacteria equivalent to a quarter peanut seeds. Although detergent and water could remove germs, and bacteria during the wash, some bacteria were left behind and spread in the washing machine.
He explained the reason why the newest washing machine tend to still leave droppings. The latest washing machine cycle is now about 20 and 28 minutes and it is shorter than the old washing machine. Now, people often use hot water or bleach to wash clothes. (more…)
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