My mom washes her mop cloths and her dish cloths in the same load of laudry because she soaks her mop cloths in bleach and very hot water for an hour before. do you think this is sanitary?
I know bleach kills germs but it seems like floors and food shouldn't mix, regarless. Is it the concept that bothers me, or is there an actual problem with it?
2007-09-06 03:47:28 · 10 answers · asked by Hot Lips 4077 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Who knows?
There are bacteria eating away at your skin as you are typing. Also have you ever thought of the amount of bacteria on lets say... Your toothbrush????
What about food??
It's everywhere, So I wouldn't be too concerned.
2007-09-06 03:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she boils the clothes first then it´s not a problem as the germs would have been killed with the boiling hot water. Sure she cleans her clothes better than most people. The bleach in my point of view is a waste of time has sooner or later the bleach eats away at the material Boiling your clothes before putting them in the washing machine is enough. No Bleach for me
2007-09-06 11:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you consider the whole cycle of life, your food comes from the decomposing excrement and bodies of dead animals, bugs, and vegetation. Does this mean that your food has the bacteria that came from those things? No. Do not worry so much, wash your hands often and keep your toothbrush clean.
2007-09-06 11:05:32 · answer #3 · answered by Wordsmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's all right.. She soaks them before in HOT water and then runs them through a laundry cycle... Then they should be clean.. However, if you are that worried about it use some antibacterial wipes on the countertops/appliances..
2007-09-06 10:56:49 · answer #4 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it either but the truth is if she puts the wash on hot- that is hot enough to kill germs which is actually boiling, then it's fine.
2007-09-06 11:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by ghds 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's doing the right thing, She's bleaching them and hot water. Doesn't get better than that. I'd do it.
2007-09-09 23:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is an actual problem with it since she is using bleach, hot water, and soap.
2007-09-06 13:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by katefields1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand that it seems gross, but the whole bleach thing and so long as there's no solid matter floating around with it, i think it should be OK
2007-09-06 11:29:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There probably is no actual problem, but the concept bothers me too. I for one, would not do it.
2007-09-06 10:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by Kalyansri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother is a lazy housekeeper.
2007-09-06 18:07:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋