Hi
Saw a bit on day time TV the other day about mask washing. They did a bit of practical/people science research about putting mask in a bag after use, wash frequently etc but then came out with something new. The new bit lasted all of 15 seconds and I have not been able to find any follow up to the point made by the on screen "expert". I wish in all this Pan-dy talk of statistics, strategies and rules that they would spend a bit more time on details!!
Anyway, the point was in washing you need to use NON BIO washing powder. It has an ingredient that breaks down the fatty element of the Covid micro. BIOLOGICAL powder does not do that apparently. Two reactions.
What was the ingredient?
What am I using?
Had a look on the shelf above the washing machine and I seem to be a NON BIO user. Vaguely remember giving up Bio as it was too harsh at one stage? Years ago. Usually I go on price!
Had a look on internet and can find nothing to back up that comment/claim. In fact a couple I read almost says the opposite!
https://www.biggreensmile.com/article/bio-versus-non-bio-laundry-detergent-whats-the-difference.aspx
https://cleanandtidyliving.com/difference-between-bio-non-bio/
Did I mis-hear the broadcast? (on that new BBC morning programme - only saw it as indoors decorating!) Anyone heard anything?
We have homemade mask, I use 2 layers and use good quality tea towels, which wash well. Interesting comments on washing instructions, I've always used non-bio powders as I have sensitive skin.
ReplyDeleteI've been using fat quarter squares because they are good quality cotton. I tried some early ones in poly cotton of less quality and they were rubbish.
DeleteI would have personally thought it would be biological rather than non biological because its capable of removing far more. I've been putting mine in boiling water with biological added and leaving for a couple of hours.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds very through!
DeleteI've been washing mine by hand in hot water with washing up liquid and rubbing it in - working on the basis of that it's similar to washing hands :)
ReplyDeleteThat was mentioned in the TV programme as one way to break up these "fat molecules" .
DeleteI heard that as well, but didn't hear all of the discussion. Can't find anything on line either to back it up.
ReplyDeleteI would query BBC but always found commenting on any of their output really difficult.
DeleteI only wash my masks occasionally as I only wear them for the short time I am in a store. I don't think the virus can live very long so I hang my mask on a door handle when I get home.
ReplyDeleteThink that is my attitude. I can do about 15 mins max in a mask and aim for a lot less than that!
DeleteAfter each time I wear my masks they go in the laundry basket and once a week I wash with my regular detergent on delicate and hand dry. Then of course they need ironing.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Ironing? What's that? Just joking. Have spent years giving that activity up except when dressmaking!
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