#DomesticSafety

A major new scientific study has revealed that ordinary home washing machines are often unable to effectively remove potentially dangerous pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria, from textiles. This discovery may have serious implications for both public health and infection control practices, especially for healthcare workers and families living with vulnerable individuals. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One, bring attention to a hidden risk in everyday household routines and call for an urgent re-examination of laundry guidelines for those exposed to infectious environments. [MedicalXpress]