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Proper Water Temperature for Disinfecting

Q: I work for an ambulatory care center and we currently do our own laundry. Our hot water cannot reach 160°F but we use the hottest water possible, and add bleach to all loads. During a recent survey we were …

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Apr 26

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Disinfecting Wooden Floors and Colored Fabrics

Q: How do I disinfect my black couch and wooden floors without damaging them? A: As long as the wood flooring has a finish that effectively makes it a hard surface, a singular bleach treatment of a disinfecting solution should …

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Mar 31

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Removing Pine Sap from Fabric

Q: After cutting up a large pine branch this past weekend, our clothes have little drops of pine sap in multiple places. Is this considered a stain, or can I simply wash them with detergent? Preferably, I do not want …

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Mar 29

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Using Bleach to Remove Color Out of a Section of Fabric

Q: I want to take most of the color out of a section of fabric for a reverse tie-dye effect. The fabric content is 100% flannel cotton, and has been washed and dried by the usual, conventional method. Is there …

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Mar 24

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Removing Dye from Lights and Whites

Q: I experienced a nightmare last night! I washed a load of laundry, light colors and whites, and a black glove accidentally got thrown into the wash. Well, now I have light gray to almost black dye on just about …

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Mar 22

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Disinfecting Parvovirus from Surfaces

Q: I had a dog die from the parvovirus and I was told to bleach everywhere my puppy had been. How many times should I bleach before the virus is gone? A: I am so sorry to hear that your …

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Mar 18

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Removing Dried Wax from Flannel

Q: I have to soak my hands in molten wax three times a week as part of a treatment for arthritic hands. Sometimes the wax spills over onto the throw blanket I put under the pot while the wax is …

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Mar 10

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    Mary Gagliardi "Dr. Laundry"
    With more than 10 years combined of research and development, laboratory and real-world experience in stain removal and laundry product testing, Mary Gagliardi knows how to banish blotches, stamp out spots and keep clothes looking their best wear after wear.

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