How to Control the Spread of Germs in your Laundry

Winter. It's the time of snow, rain and icy cold winds. Oh, and cold & flu season! Yay!!

So, besides getting the flu jab and overdosing on vitamin C and zinc, how can you prevent germs running riot in your household? A good system of prevention and management can make a difference.

While regularly washing hands and sanitizing hard surfaces may readily come to mind in this regard, we may not think about the fabric surfaces we regularly come into contact. (think, towels, soft-furnishings, clothing, soft-toys, etc) These too, can be sources of transmission in cases of infection.

So how can we deal with these potential sources of reinfection?

Just wash it hot, you might say.

That's certainly what we've been taught to do for generations, but does that still hold true?

THE FACTS: The simple answer is no. Contrary to popular belief, washing hot in regular laundry powder will not remove most moulds and other organisms that cause skin & respiratory infections, as well as cold and flu viruses. Yes, these germs can be spread via clothing, towels and bed-linen, and can actually survive the wash cycle.

In fact, according to Time Health, researchers have found that one germy item "will spread to 90% of other items" in the washer. And unless you use the dryer on a high heat setting, it can actually make things worse. Urg!

So what can you do?

While Time Health suggests sanitising your washing machine each time with bleach, Dominant has another solution.

Their Clinic Antibacterial Laundry Powder has been specially formulated to kill bacteria at just 40 degrees! This means you can make sure that even cold & warm wash item are sanitised properly.

Originally designed for hospitals & aged care facilities where infection control is a number-one priority, it is the only laundry powder on the market that has built-in antibacterial properties.

In fact, Clinic has been independently tested by NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited laboratory - Siliker Microtech. Siliker Microtech provided an extensive independent analysis of Dominant's Clinic Laundry Powder, verifying it's anti-bacterial effectiveness when used according to product instructions.

So if your household is often plagued with illness come Winter, and you'd rather not (or can't) use a hot dryer or sanitise your machine with bleach after each wash, then perhaps it's time you try Dominant's Clinic Laundry Powder and see if it makes a difference.