How to Use a #FabricSteamer [or #SteamIron] to Sanitize Fabric like Sheets, Pillows, and Blankets
Sanitizing linens without access to a #WashingMachine is easier than you might think.
by Ashley Abramson
March 23, 2020
"If you’re not able to access a washer and dryer and want to sanitize your sheets, pillow cases, or blankets—especially if someone sick is using them—all you need is some steam. (Assuming the fabric doesn’t have any major stains, since steaming can set-in the stain.)
"'If you’re taking care of someone who’s ill or you’re sick yourself, steam from a steamer or an iron is enough to sanitize sheets,' Richardson says. According to the #CDC, heat of 167 degrees or more is sufficient to kill respiratory #viruses like the #flu, and many steamers and irons can reach temperatures of 200 degrees or more. There’s one caveat: If you’re using an iron for sanitizing purposes, make sure to turn on the steam setting—it’s not just the high heat that’s killing the germs, but the actual steam penetrating the fabric. Steam also kills odor-causing bacteria and kills #DustMites.
"If you do have a fabric steamer, it’s likely a more effective method than ironing alone. Steamers are also more versatile; for example, you can use them to freshen up your mattress or sofa if you’re worried about germs hanging out in those soft surfaces. Plus, with a steamer, you won’t risk burning your linens."
Read more: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-easiest-way-to-sanitize-your-bed-sheets-according-to-a-laundry-expert?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us
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