Is It Enough?? Laundry w/ Tide Pods & Drying Cloths To Remove Bacteria?? I Tested w/ Petri Dishes!

I was curious to see if regular washing and drying would remove the bacteria that cleaning cloths pick up while cleaning. Using sterile swabs and Petri dishes I tested to see how much bacteria is on cleaning cloths after I clean with them, after I wash them with one Tide Pod on my Towel cycle, and after I dry them in my dryer on the Towel Setting. How do you clean your cleaning cloths?? Do you soak them? Add anything to the wash? Let me know in the comments!
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[@CaitlynGerwitz]

As a biochemist who has professionally grown bacteria on agar plates, this information is extraordinarily insightful. I have learned through past research that the laundry detergent isn't made to remove bacteria and most commercial washers do not use water hot enough to kill bacteria. After learning this, I started washing everything on tap cold with Lysol laundry sanitizer. I also love your video on the laundry sanitizer! Thank you for the work you are doing. You are spreading information that MANY people do not know.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you so very much for the kind words! I am glad you are finding my channel useful! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

I've used lysole laundry sanitizer or bleech I've also soaked them and I use oxiclean and laundry detergent I've used vinagar and I've boiled water and soaked in a bucket

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

Also after washing I've hung in heat out in sun

[@apAvocado]

So just put two capfuls of Lysol laundry sanitizer in the detergent dispenser and just wash a load of clothes with that only, in cold water? My normal cycle in my LG top load washer does a 17-19 minute agitation in the wash cycle and then rinses in cold water for just three minutes with a minimal amount of water then spins for 16 minutes. Does the liquid sanitizer remove stains or just only disinfects the clothes? I read on Amazon on the Lysol laundry sanitizer answer/question page that dirt and soil destroys the quats in this product rendering it useless and that’s why you need to use it in the rinse cycle after the detergent has washed away soil and dirt. I’m finding it difficult to wash and clean clothes properly with these new high efficiency top load washers.

[@kathleendavis2008]

Borax!!!

[@Wildflower1013]

My jaw dropped to see that the tide pods barely removed any bacteria. This is such useful information. This really shows that detergent is probably mainly for removing body oils and dirt/food spilled on clothes, but NOT bacteria!!! I'd be curious to know how much bacteria is on regular laundry though. Like a 100% cotton tshirt worn for approximately 12-14 hrs? My guess would be that it's less than a cleaning towel used on a kitchen sink/toilet, so is it necessary to sanitize all our laundry? Or is it enough to use it on just towels/sheets/underwear? I'm new to your channels so maybe this questions has been answered already!!

[@SammyMaeQ]

After watching this, I’ll be using a bucket and hypochlorous acid. It’s practically free to make, so I can make a batch or two every week to soak the rags. If they still look dirty, I’ll probably launder. I usually hang my microfiber cloths to dry because softener is recommended against, so mine are probably great bacteria spreading tools right now. Thanks for clearing up something I always wondered about.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for your thoughts!!!

[@themikeroberts]

I use activated oxygen bleach to reduce bacteria in laundry as I'm not a fan of chlorine bleach (which can't be used on colored fabric) or Lysol (which is quat based and has health concerns), plus activated oxygen bleach has the benefit of whitening whites while being color safe. First I'll list the studies I could find about the antimicrobial effects of activated oxygen bleach (AOB) and then I'll list the products I've found that contain AOB. Study 1: using non-AOB detergent... a 107°F cycle was required to achieve 5 log reduction, this log reduction could be achieved at 69°F using an AOB detergent. At 107°F, For T. mentagrophytes, using a non-AOB, a 5 log reduction was unachievable even with a 90 min wash cycle. WITH an AOB detergent a 5 log reduction could be achieved using a 15 min cycle". And AOB prevented cross contamination between clothes at almost all temps while non-AOB didn't in about half of the wash times and temps. Source: doi.org/10.1111/jam.12647 Study 2: AOB does considerably improve the antiviral efficacy during laundering, but the complete inactivation of nonenveloped viruses such as poliovirus or norovirus can only be assured when temperatures of 140°F (60°C) or higher are used. Source: doi.org/10.1111/jam.13402 Detergents with AOB (which is only available on powders): Tide Plus Bleach powder, Tide Ultra Oxi powder, Oxiclean Laundry Sanitizer, Clorox 2 packs, Clorox 2 Free & Clear packs, Clorox 2 Powder

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you so very much for putting this together. I am going to add it to a google doc so I can take my time and go over the studies. I am also interested in the "in my home" efficacy of AOB. I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment on this video. There are so many different avenues to try with laundry testing. THANK YOU!

[@magnoliaskogen]

Thank you so much for writing this comment and including the links! I am deeply grateful!

[@apAvocado]

Thank you! I have Tide with Ultra Oxi. I also always add 2 tablespoons of Oxi Clean powder to the wash load. I bought the liquid detergent Tide Hygienic Clean. I’ll add Oxi Clean powder each time I use that liquid. My warm water wash is 192 degrees Fahrenheit, I hope that’s enough to activate the Oxi Clean.

[@Pozoe12]

I use the Tide Ultra Oxi but in liquid form. Does the liquid not have the same benefits? 😢

[@acousticsoul_4629]

I do let them sit in either a bleach-water, sanytol-water or hydrogen peroxide-water solution all night or at least a couple hours before washing them; sometimes I just boil them with salt for 10 mins before washing. Sadly I have no dryer machine, I live in Southern Europe so we have plenty of sun here. I hang them after washing. Could you sometime make a test for how much bacteria is removed after drying it under the sun? I know it does something, but most of us dont have a dryer, I would love to see how good it is at sanitizing Thank you so much for your amazing video!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hi there! I will admit that I haven't given that much care to my cleaning cloths!! I usually just dump them in the wash and go. I can add to my list of things to try soaking them first and drying in the sun is a fantastic idea. So right now I am in the Northeast USA and we are quickly losing daylight and cooler days on the way, but if it looks like weather is right I can test out the cloths drying in the sun before it gets so cold that they won't dry. Thanks for that suggestion!

[@acousticsoul_4629]

@@FieldOfFocus THANK YOU SO MUCH! And lets be honest hahaha its always easier to just dump them in the wash...its easy to get lazy with those since there are so many other things to do, so dont be hard on yourself, we are just busy moms hahahah

[@rockjockchick]

The UV light from the sun does kill germs. :)

[@calleywaggonner6045]

Great channel, sorry I’m so late to the party. Can I recommend repeating this with a fuller load of laundry? Only having 3 things in the laundry means that there is less mechanical cleaning happening with the cloths.

[@FieldOfFocus]

That is a great suggestion! I will add that to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sarawithoutanh8302]

I came to say this. The load is too small to appropriately clean the items. They’re meant to be able to agitate against each other.

[@medeatatum6468]

I would like to see how Lysol and Clorox laundry disinfectant compares.

[@FieldOfFocus]

YES! Me too! Those will most certainly be added to my list! This was a good baseline place to start! Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@EvadingCreation]

Yeah that is a great idea. I've bought the Lysol Laundry Sanitizer as we've been taking care of a new kitty with ringworm. I always wondered if it was a gimmick. These results totally freak me out, lmao. For the ringworm linens and such, I've been double washing in a first round with bleach and a second round with the Lysol, and high heat everything. So I should be good. But this was shocking!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Sorry you are dealing with ringworm. I think you have the right idea of how to launder with that. there are a bunch of laundry tests I will be doing so stay tuned!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jessicakitteh]

Yes this too!

[@sharonlockwood1825]

Wow crazy!

[@suen5006]

I am so surprised, I have read repeatedly that the dryer destroys bacteria by heat and desiccation and yet that is not what you found! I'm not striving to have a sterile home, but I am unsettled by your video.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Sorry you are unsettled by my video, I just try to show results that I get with each experiment that I conduct. Thanks for watching.

[@MichaelAmen316]

Very hip hop scientific nerd-a-rific! thanks!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@paul6325]

Recently switched all disinfectants to a water based disinfectant, hypochlorous acid (can also search HOCl, electrolyzed water) which according to many studies is broadly and highly effective as well as non toxic. WHO has a good overview paper on it. Haven’t tried it on laundry yet but just found a product claiming laundry disinfection with water based ingredients, probably HOCl. Would be interesting to give it a try!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Great suggestion! Will most certainly look into it! I love testing all sorts of products! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@kellyannecote]

​@FieldOfFocus please do HOCl! There is not a tonne of info on this.

[@valeriesjourney17]

I just watched your Lysol laundry sanitizer video. After watching this, I'm sold even more in purchasing the laundry sanitizer. Thanks. 🦋👩‍🦰

[@FieldOfFocus]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@kathaqua]

Yikes! I don’t even use a dryer. I hang everything to dry, mostly in the backyard, but not in the sun. This is very concerning. I always thought my laundry was clean! Thanks for doing this!

[@FieldOfFocus]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@nancybentsen9381]

i just love these experiments you have the only channel with this iv seen so far thers a million make up channels

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you so much!! I try to provide a unique spin on cleaning videos!

[@CDGMR1]

Oh great, and I have been washing my cleaning towels with my shower towels. I have also left some cleaning towels to air dry. 😳😱😱😱😱😱😱😳😳😳😳😱😱😱😳😳😳😱

[@FieldOfFocus]

I have mixed cleaning cloths and hand towels... 😬.. I am working on a video where I dry the cloths in the sun.. so let's see how that does!!!

[@Niamh07421]

we run a short wash with vinegar using tap water temp-(our machine has cold-warm-hot and tap water settings) then run through a regular full wash with either nellie's or beekman detergent (with those brands of oxy - each make their own) and odoban in the rinse cycle- live on horse farm with dogs so I do a load of cotton towels every few days - also don't use bleach because of septic - they come out very clean- soft and smell great- always wash barn cleaning cloths and house cleaning cloths in separate loads- but wash the exact same way

[@FieldOfFocus]

That sounds efficient for washing. If I have heavy soiled items or stinky I will right a quick cycle first also then a regular cycle. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@paisleydreamzz]

I live in a apartment so my laundry choices are limited by my environment completely unable to dry clothes outside for example. I think I might go back to my old solution of throwing rags away when people have been sick and, as you said , only using disposables in the bathroom. Plus I only use disposables in the kitchen when I have company, for the same purpose of limiting virus or bacteria or fungal transmission. I am older so I don’t mind paying a little extra for the disposables to avoid getting sick.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I think that sounds just fine. 😊

[@politesmile7812]

This is crazy. But my mom taught me to use bleach on towels and how to add a little bleach to certain colored laundry like gym clothes to keep them fresh

[@FieldOfFocus]

I know lots of people who use bleach or color safe bleach for their laundry. I stay away from using lots of bleach since we have a septic system. I think these results were great for such a low UV index!

[@tracymarie4633]

@@FieldOfFocus What's a "UV INDEX"?

[@melissaechevarria6018]

Whoa 😳 this was disturbing. I watched the Lysol laundry sanitizer video first and came here to see if detergent alone was good enough… NOPE! I can’t always dry everything. So I’ll be using the Lysol sanitizer in every load now. I used to only use it if things felt especially dirty or if I was around a lot of people in my clothes.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I was surprised too!!

[@alisakimi1]

I'm not familiar with the "towel setting" is this a high-heat water setting? I wonder what temperature your water was? From what I've read, 60 celsius or 140 fahrenheit is the ideal temperature to kill bacteria in your washing machine. It would be nice to see a video on what different washer temperatures do to bacteria. Thanks!

[@FieldOfFocus]

My dryer is a GE GTW680BSJ5WS, so the manual says that the present Towel setting is: Warm water, Heavy soil level, normal spin. It says, "Cycle is designed washing towels or sheets, using a higher water level and a soak period to effectively clean these items." I don't know the water temperature. I will be experimenting with different settings to see what works the best. This is just the first laundry experiment I conducted! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rockjockchick]

Ya. The nee washing machines suck. You can’t even pick what temp you want half the time. They are supposed to be “smart” and make it all brainless for you, but it leaves a lot to be desired.

[@StoryinyourEyes78]

@@rockjockchick That's why I buy one with an internal heater & a Sanitize cycle that is NSF certified, Temp has to go to 152 degrees. You can never be sure it is used on hot to get to 125 etc., but the sanitize should work. I am expecting delivery of a new washer on Wednesday & these types of washers are harder to find then 17 years ago when I bought my last one!

[@Loreality]

This being an US washer, it probably targets like 90F to 100F for "warm" and if the water heater is far away, you might get even less hot water in there. Liquid detergent also has very little capabilities in killing bacteria as it's free of oxygen bleach. GE dryers are known to run hot, so this explains that result.

[@litlbruce]

Very cool. A lot of people say that soap and water alone works as well as a sanitizer. I figured that was nonsense.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Yeah.. I had to test it to see!!!

[@ginay4662]

I just use old rags to clean the bathrooms, then throw them away when I’m done. My husband and I cook and BBQ a lot and host a lot of parties, so we have plenty of cheap, beaten up old rags that we use to clean the bathrooms, then just throw away after. I have a few nice cloths, like Norwex, but they are only used for polishing the kitchen after I’ve already cleaned it, because they are so expensive and I want to preserve them to last many years. So for now, I use cheap rags and beat them up cleaning, then retire them to the bathroom for one last use.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Sounds like you have a system that works well for you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@meaniezucchini5216]

I have some Lysol laundry sanitizer that's meant to be used either as a presoak or in place of liquid fabric softener. Not sure if it works but it does help with odor on clothes that smell sweaty even after multiple washes.

[@FieldOfFocus]

That is good to know! I did this test to create a baseline, then plan on testing other additives, or soaks, or whatever else comes to mind!! I will write down that Lysol Laundry Sanitizer to test out! Thanks!

[@mlatham23]

I started with your Lysol test video and was happy to see that the test found what my nose told me. With the lysol clothes don't sour even in summer heat. My hypothesis was that it was really killing the coodies.

[@carolbarlow8896]

I’m on septic too but bleach doesn’t cause a problem. I don’t generally clean with it but I do put it in laundry as needed.

[@rebecca7766]

I have a washer and dryer that both have steam cycles, plus I use vinegar (more for deodorizing and keeping the fabric soft, than sanitizing). When washing a reusable puppy pad, for example, I put a lot of vinegar in, a little detergent, and do a steam sanitize wash and dry cycle. It probably doesn’t 100% disinfect, but it’s good enough for me. I also usually wipe out the washer drum with a disinfectant after washing something gross. Plus I order my laundry cycles so things I want the cleanest (sheets, undergarments, bath towels, etc) are washed as many cycles away as possible from something gross. Plus I leave the washer door open after I’m done using it, so it can fully dry out and is less bacteria friendly.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for sharing what you do!

[@chocojavachip]

I use Lysol laundry sanitizer on all laundry and I wash cleaning cloths with clothes. After watching this, though, I think I want to buy a lot more cleaning cloths and was them separately also with Lysol laundry sanitizer just to be extra careful/clean. Makes me wonder if I need to wipe down the inside of my dryer with a Clorox wipe occasionally! Can you do a video showing swabbing the inside surface of yout washer and dryer after use?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Yes I did a video on cleaning the washing machine: Clean Your Washing Machine Now!!!!!! Review of the Basket Clean Cycle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZevZZt-bquAn5I

[@jengsci8268]

Depends on the bacteria for some of it. But it seems like the heat from the dryer was effective for most of them.

[@jennyjacoby5339]

I put my cleaning cloths in a metal bowl and cover them with boiling water. I let them cool then wash. Sometimes I add vinegar to the water.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Awesome! 😊

[@greenmouli]

I soak my cleaning rags in borax and Savlon for few hours and hand wash them and dry them on clothline. For some reason, I am nervous about washing them in my washing machine. I am wondering how effective that is. I am also considering washing soda soak. Be great to see their effectiveness, if you can try.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Those are good cleaning methods for me to test! I am hoping I have some good weather to test out line drying! Thanks for watching. Take Care.

[@Skirkly]

I have been using Lysol Laundry sanitizer. I put a question on your most recent video (Lucas Products) asking about cleaning brushes and rags that you use with the disinfectant on them. Do the brushes and rags really have that much bacteria on them when you wipe down the toilet with disinfectant vs when you are just wiping the toilet with no disinfectant? I've always wondered that. It seems that the disinfectant would be working on the cloth too. I have no idea. I've just always wondered that.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Ah yes so I haven't tested rags after cleaning using a disinfectant. That would be a good one to test! So I cannot say how much bacteria is on the rags. oh I forgot to link my toilet brush video in your other comment.. let me put it here for you! How I Disinfect My Toilet Brush Before Testing Toilet Bowl Cleaners! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppnchKtnbqtjq9U

[@Skirkly]

@@FieldOfFocus Thank you so much!

[@user-mj7ok3vu2j]

It would be interesting if you could do a hand washing video with bar soap versus liquid soap, and then those across brands as well.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I will add that to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks!

[@Loreality]

Cool channel, just discovered it because it's mentioned in a laundry Facebook group. Since you asked the question: I don't have any open lesions on my body, thus I don't aim to disinfect or sterilize my laundry. Towels and such get washed with the washer set to 60C (140F), powdered detergent (which contains oxygen bleach) and an extra rinse. Living in Germany, our dryers are mostly heat pump ones that don't get very hot. Chlorine bleach is not a thing here.

[@FieldOfFocus]

oooh may I ask which Laundry Facebook Group? I am in a few and I love them always looking for other groups! Thank you for sharing the information for your washing and drying. I am unfamiliar with heat pump dryers. I do have some other laundry videos with Oxi-Clean Sanitizer and Lysol Laundry Sanitizer that might be of interest to you. Thanks for watching!

[@Loreality]

The group is called Family Laundry Room.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you!! I will look for it!!!

[@MargotDePerla]

I'd like to know too! Especially need help with sanitizing dirty machine-washable steam mop pads.

[@FieldOfFocus]

RIGHT! I don't want to be spreading bacteria around my floors!! My Steam Mop pads look dirty even after coming out of the wash.. so I will be experimenting with those as well!

[@mon3844]

can you please test baking soda and vinegar as a cleanser? thanks. Love your testing videos.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I can put that on my viewer request list! Thanks for watching and the suggestion!

[@rockjockchick]

Baking soda and vinegar neutralize each other, so I can’t imagine they would work to well. Maybe the bubbles would dislodge some stuff while the chemical reaction was happening, but after They are done mixing I don’t think it would do more than plain water would.

[@vsn5474]

Wow interesting results! I use cloths only for dusting, i use sponges for cleaning the bathroom and kitchen sink, and disposable paper towels for toilet. I usually wash separately the cleaning cloths. Thank you for your experiment!

[@leebrendalee]

Oh wow, what a shock, if my trays ever get here I want to test on norwex

[@FieldOfFocus]

I did test Norwex Cloths, video is called "Can you Remove Bacteria by Using Only Water?? I Tested the Norwex Envirocloth with Petri Dishes!" If you do some tests, let me know your results!

[@FieldOfFocus]

I also use everything sponges, paper towels, cloths etc., this was a great baseline test so I can compare some other cleaning methods! Thanks for watching!

[@Pozoe12]

Can you try it with liquid detergent? Someone recommended Tide Ultra oxi, can you try it with that?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I will add that to my viewer suggestion list!

[@jakepatchogue9478]

Love your videos. Can you do an experiment testing washer machine cleaner tablets vs white vinegar? Swab the inside of the tub? Thank you!

[@FieldOfFocus]

I will add that to my viewer suggestion list Thanks!!

[@sav4aminute]

I know I’m just joining the family here, have you ever done a field trip to the public washer’s to check bacteria and germs?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I have not, right now I am just focusing on my home!

[@pmheart6]

What temperature is set on each . And dryness. I've always thought dryer heat and dryness kill more than just washing way germs. Of course, in America, our water temp out of the hot water tank is significantly lower than Europe. I believe they shoot for about 140 f vs. America that shoots for anti scald. I put the washer on medium temp. And my dryer is automatically set on sheets setting/most preset settings. (Not sure what temp each is)

[@FieldOfFocus]

The towel setting for my washing machine is hot water, and my dryer is High, so hot. There are lots of variables I can test cold water, air dry etc so will be revisiting in the coming months.

[@suenunn9099]

Please test using vinegar in the wash.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Does Vinegar Remove Bacteria in Laundry? Bacteria Tested! Does Vinegar Remove Bacteria in Laundry? Bacteria Tested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGXIqmR3asZgjaM

[@teambeining]

Bleach in the rinse cycle? Hot water in the washing machine. How about cleaning with typical cleaning products, then wash and dry regularly.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I haven't tested bleach yet in the laundry.

[@KBlobby732]

I just found your channel today! I’m in Australia so not familiar with some of the brands people have mentioned. I use a product with sodium percarbonate as its active ingredient, promoted as an “oxygen bleach” so might be what Michael R mentions above. The best known brand here is Napisan, I buy cheaper versions with the same active ingredient. My cleaning cloths get rinsed and hung to dry after use, then gathered in a bucket until there’s a decent quantity. Then they are covered in hot water and a generous amount of the oxygen bleach powder added and soaked for at least 24 hours, drained in the trough before washing with a little detergent and then in the dryer. Writing this now I realise my laundry trough is rarely cleaned and over recent years I’ve switched to cold water washes and lower temp drying - I could be undoing much of the sanitising from the soak! Thanks so much for your videos, I have a bit of a science background so really appreciate your testing and methodical approach and your honesty. I like how you use sterile swabs and incorporate a control in your tests, makes your before and after results more valid. Want to mention though that each individual bacteria colony on a petri dish likely grew from a single bacteria, with the petri dish making it easier to quantify and identify the contamination. Only a small percentage of bacteria, yeasts etc can cause disease given the opportunity and most don’t - I haven’t a clue how to differentiate them. I’d be interested in seeing what bugs remain in places where we are most vulnerable like cutting boards and counter tops. Big difference between lactobacillus (yoghurt) and E. coli (poop)!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hello there! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! I will give a search and see what similar product we have here that matches your Napisan! I agree that your system seems good but you should clean that the laundry trough! OOh and interesting thought about using cold water... there are so many variables I can test with laundry!!! I love your idea of seeing what is on cutting boards.. I do include my kitchen countertop in many of my other videos! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@KBlobby732]

@@FieldOfFocus Thanks! After watching more of your videos I get a sense of the growing list of variables to compare, like even the type of surface being cleaned and how well bugs can hang on to them. I hope you get a good deal on those Petri dishes! As for the variety of brands around the world, I think that’s a nightmare you don’t want to take on! The active ingredients in each product would be helpful though. If you can find them on the labels - some make it so tiny just to make it hard to compare products. Grrr.

[@rockjockchick]

Definitely a big difference in which bacteria they are!

[@MaxSuperTrade]

What about testing washing machine drum before and after using Active laundry machine cleaner "meant to clean your washer".

[@FieldOfFocus]

Great idea! I have done some bacteria swab testing in my washing machine.. I will add this to my list of viewer suggestions! Thanks for watching!

[@andip.9808]

@@FieldOfFocuscould you please link the results of this testing? We replaced our HE machines with good old fashioned drum styles. Our clothes no longer have a mildew smell to them and are visibly cleaner after one cycle. (I would sometimes have to rewash laundry up to three times to get a satisfactory result.) I am eager to see what your findings were! Thank you for your amazing work and for sharing with the rest of us! ❤

[@karenboyd6293]

I did not catch what water and dryer temperatures you use in your washer/dryer. It would be interesting to test these products on cloth diapers, i.e. feces. I think some of the differences between kitchen are because the bacteria species are different in the bathroom. Also, did you test the new cloths before using them. I guess I am hoping that my bath room cleaning clothes are disinfected by the cleaning products I use. As a person that started college studying biology, I find this very interesting. I finished with a teaching degree in science only because I needed to stop and earn a living.

[@FieldOfFocus]

The water is hot and dryer set to High, both are the towel setting on my machines. I used to cloth diaper, but now I have teenagers so won't be conducting those tests. Thank you for watching!

[@monchiabbad]

How do you know used the swab on the same part of the towel you used to rub against the surfaces?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I mark the cloths with Sharpie.

[@shenicawilliams2199]

I know this is an older video but I saw another video where you were testing the Lysol sanitizer in the wash for removing bacteria. You concluded on this video that any bacteria that was removed was mainly due to the use of a dryer so my question would be if there is a difference between using hot and cold water as the companies advertise there is no difference for cleanliness; however, I know that there is a difference between cleaning and disinfecting.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I haven't tested various water temperatures so I cannot say.

[@kimberlindy]

So what I do based on some research is run them on the hottest wash cycle with Tide and chlorine bleach in their respective dispense areas, and Lysol laundry sanitizor in the fabric dispense tray, then highest heat dry as possible. If I can't use chlorine bleach and/or can't use the hottest water/can't use highest dryer heat, I'll still use the Lysol laundry sanitizor as before, and then rewash with Laundry sanitizor in the detergent dispensor. If I want to get rid of the laundry sanitizor smell I can get that done with an extra rinse. This is why I haven't jumped on the microfiber train; they can't tolerate high heat drying OR bleach so how can you get them clean?!? Since microfiber can't take high heat I'd be interested to know what can be done if anything to get rid of germs on them! Not sure if the laundry sanitizors are safe for microfiber or not.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Sounds like your cloths must be getting cleaned well. I agree with you, microfiber cloths are the mystery, and honestly I often wash them with hot water and dry on high heat. I will be doing a bunch of experiments and can get some new microfiber cloths to test after I finish with the cleaning cloths I have now. I haven't used any laundry sanitizers so it will be interesting to see if they are able to work with a variety of water temperatures. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kimberlindy]

@@FieldOfFocus I did learn that the Lysol Laundry Sanitizor is hard to figure out since it can be used to either sanitize or disinfect so of course the instructions are different depending on which you are doing and I just figured out that I haven't been using it right for the 2 years i've been using it. Long story short, you need to soak 2 capfuls per gallon water for 15 min to disinfect, a different lower amount while rinsing in washer for 16 min to sanitize. And since its a quaternary ammonium solution, must be in 75F to warm laundry temp water. NOT hot water. Took me hours to figure all this out.

[@FieldOfFocus]

@@kimberlindy thank you for that information!

[@rockjockchick]

@@kimberlindy wow. Thanks for the info

[@parkersspace]

lysol laundry sanitizer but I'm trying to find something that is safe for my brother to use as he's on a septic system and his wife and he are afraid to use any sanitizers due to this.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Does the Sun Remove Bacteria From Cloths? - Part 2! Viewer Request kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6emopxopMuMn7c

[@paganos5633]

At what temperature was the wash? 40 degree temperature? 60 degree temperature? Bacteria are supposed to be killed at 60 degrees Celsius. I would love to know!

[@FieldOfFocus]

My washing machine does not indicate what the actual water temperature is… so I am unable to tell you what the exact temperatures are. Thanks for watching.

[@nyagogo]

I’m on septic system also. I use the “old fashioned” method of boiling my kitchen cloths occasionally(about once a month) and dry them in the sun. All other cleaning cloths are soaked in the bucket with boiled water (poured directly at the boiling point) in washing soda and detergent for a minimum of one hour because I don’t time it precisely. Let’s remember that immune systems need exercise too. Unless the immune system is compromised I’m not certain we should worry much about completely sterilizing our homes. Thoughts?

[@FieldOfFocus]

You would probably enjoy my test of drying cloths in the sun!! I will link it below. I haven't boiled cloths but I have heard lots of people do that. I haven't tested washing soda yet, will add that to my list of things to try! thanks. And yes we don't have to worry about sterilizing homes, but some people (a close loved one of mine) is immunocompromised and I started this channel to see if product claims match real world results. Washing & Drying in the SUN to Remove Bacteria? -VIEWER REQUEST- Tested w/Petri dishes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rSd4eJqqeEfqM

[@nyagogo]

@@FieldOfFocus I’m glad you shared this link with me! I tend to dry all of our clothes in the sun if it’s not raining or snowing. The results you shared are encouraging and an unexpected comfort. I’ll look out for the video regarding higher UV as well. Thanks!

[@joyinthelife5242]

Are the bacteria's living in the different areas different types of bacteria?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Yes, there are different bacteria in the bathroom versus kitchen. I can see color differences and sometimes shape differences. Someday in the future I might try to identify them. So what I find is some cleaners do a better job with bathrooms or kitchens but not the other.. very interesting to see the results!

[@micheleodstrcilek3703]

Ive always washed my cleaning rags separately and dried in dryer but ssf sometimes I i just hang cleaning clothes on line outside to dry after washing. After seeing your video. I think i want to buy white clothes for cleaning so i can use bleach to kill bacteria!!!

[@FieldOfFocus]

I usually use the dryer but will totally be drying more cloths in the sun in the summer! thanks for watching!

[@sheena_wendt]

Hello, again! New here. Question for the general viewers and also the content creator: Given the exposure to both pathogens and chemical agents, would you mind sharing whether you use PPE such as gloves? I ask this not with judgement. I have sensitive skin, so it's not a choice for me, but I am sincerely interested in why gloves (or a respirator or goggles) aren't more common for those of us cleaning our own houses.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Normally I clean my home without PPE. If my hands feel extra dry or my eczema is flaring I will put gloves on while cleaning. If there is a product that I am testing that the smell is too much for me, I put the vents on in my home or open a window, and as a last resort will put a mask on. I will wear hearing protecting while using some vacuums. Homes are full of environmental bacteria not necessarily pathogenic bacteria (unless someone is sick or there is some sort of raw meat that hasn't been cleaned up..etc). Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlindy]

I've worn a P100 respirator while cleaning with things like oven cleaner or scrubbing bubbles because the smells really get to me otherwise. And gloves always when cleaning because my hands are so dry.

[@papigus5027]

Great content!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you for watching!

[@mediumsizedmammal]

How well does homemade laundry detergent work? Recently I have been using my own homemade powder laundry detergent that is just one bar of unscented castile soap grated, one cup of washing soda, one cup of borax, and 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. I use 1-2 tbsp of this mixture per load. From my research I believe that the borax should work to disinfect the laundry as well as the eucalyptus oil as an extra boost with its anti microbial properties , however I have not seen this actually tested and I wonder how well this works. I also wonder if the eucalyptus oil is actually making any difference (besides the aroma) and if I should switch to a different essential oil like tea tree oil. I would love to see you testing out this recipe, with and without added essential oil! It is also a lot cheaper and eco friendly then buying name brand detergent lol.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I have not tested homemade laundry detergent yet, but I will add it to my viewer suggestion list! Sounds interesting! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@saleeshsatheesan5383]

Hi , very informative videos and thank you for posting. Can you reply, how long do you incubate the plates after streaking sample for bacterial growth ?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hello! I check the dishes at 24 and 48 hours post streaking. In most cases that is all they need for incubation to see results. Thank you for watching!

[@samsamthecat492]

Wow, so would hang drying do anything to kill bacteria?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I did test hang drying in the sun, check it out here! Washing & Drying in the SUN to Remove Bacteria? -VIEWER REQUEST- Tested w/Petri dishes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rSd4eJqqeEfqM

[@jessicakitteh]

Omg i can't imagine how dirty my clothes bust be 😢🤢

[@FieldOfFocus]

I still have to test regular laundry, so remember these were cleaning cloths that were meant to get full of bacteria.

[@samsamthecat492]

Have you tried lysol disinfectant for the laundry yet? I use it for sports clothing like track and soccer. Seems to help them not smell as much

[@FieldOfFocus]

I am in the process of testing the Lysol Laundry Sanitizer now and should have that video ready Aug 9. Thanks for watching!

[@strngenchantedgirl]

A tide pod is way too much soap for that small of a load. I wonder if it didn’t rinse clean because it was too much soap. I wonder if you used a small amount of liquid detergent if that would rinse better and then be cleaner.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I just used 1 tide pod in case I needed to duplicate the test. It is an easy measurement. Thanks for watching!

[@rockjockchick]

To me this says tide pods are junk. Yuck!!!

[@FieldOfFocus]

I wasn’t too impressed either.

[@TheCookiecupcakes]

What temperature water was the laundry washed in?

[@FieldOfFocus]

That washing machine's towel setting is warm. Thanks for watching!

[@Cloudy2clarity]

Scouring and stripping laundry!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hi there! I do have a video about stripping laundry, check it out: Laundry Stripping with RLR Laundry Treatment kzbin.info/www/bejne/eni1gpqclK1-o6M

[@kathleendavis2008]

What Abt hanging cloths out in the sun???? I have to put some medical equipment outside to get rid of smells, it works!!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Here is the one I did already, and I am currently working on a slightly different sun test Washing & Drying in the SUN to Remove Bacteria? -VIEWER REQUEST- Tested w/Petri dishes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rSd4eJqqeEfqM

[@kathleendavis2008]

@@FieldOfFocus totally enjoyed the Sun disinfection testing!!!🎉💥🫶

[@Jennlewis16]

So i use cloth diapers...this concerns me. What should i be doing to Disinfect them?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I used cloth diapers when my guys were little! If I were cloth diapering today this is what I would do: Rinse cycle no soap. Heavy Duty wash cycle with detergent. Use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer or Odoban in Fabric softner slot, Dry on High heat.. and maybe even once in a while sit in the sun! ooh or oxiclean.. I like that too... I will link you videos for the Sun, and other cleaners below: Washing & Drying in the SUN to Remove Bacteria? -VIEWER REQUEST- Tested w/Petri dishes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rSd4eJqqeEfqM Testing Lysol Laundry Sanitizer w/Petri Dishes To See If It Removes Bacteria From Cleaning Cloths!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6a0optsiNFlrqc Testing Odoban To See If It Can Remove Bacteria From Laundry! - Tested with Petri Dishes kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHrYnaCGe6amhZI Can OXICLEAN Remove Bacteria from Cleaning Cloths?!?! Tested the Laundry! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJS9lKaboNKcfKs

[@Jennlewis16]

​@FieldOfFocus yes I saw her lysol sanitizer video but it only removes a few strains of bacteria like staph and some viruses. It does not remove e coli which can cause utis. Lately I've been using bleach every wash but I know that's not good.

[@christinapearce9655]

Is it because there wasn’t enough agitation?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I can't say.. but there are other tests that I have done with better results! Check out my laundry playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL6P5xAP9Rj6Jp_mEprHAtUIvXu2KtDM7r

[@bl6032]

Oh dear god 😮 i want to burn my house down 😂 this is so gross! 🤢

[@FieldOfFocus]

It is amazing how much environmental bacteria is all around us!

[@MsOka007]

How about baking soda?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Haven't tried it yet for laundry!

[@taraeasley1447]

As a Tide Pod user, this was a trully shocking video. WOW!!!

[@FieldOfFocus]

I thought it was interesting to say the least!

[@Sam-qt5ff]

Don’t a lot of people use bleach and antibacterial cleaners when using cleaning cloths to clean? So would that cleaner then clean the cleaning cloth? I’m curious now.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Yes. I test one product at a time. So I chose to not use a cleaner to see the efficacy of just the tide pod and drying.

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

That's why u gota use bleech too

[@FieldOfFocus]

I have tested a handful of laundry sanitizers, check them out... you don't always need bleach!

[@juliiomon8734]

Did she say she washed them with tide pod?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Yes I did. This is my baseline test for laundry tests with cleaning cloths. I have a laundry playlist where you can see laundry additives as well as how dying in the sun does! Thanks for watching.

[@boots7859]

Hmm, how about cross contamination when washing all together? Also, heat and drastically reduced humidy when drying probably account for reduced bacterial load. Curious about adding baking soda or washing soda to washer. Higher alkalinity should shock a lot of bacteria, while also making dirt easier to get off and its very cheap.

[@boots7859]

PS: I think this would make a great mini-series to determine what sort of additional product actually disinfects the best on a cost basis. I don't like using bleach too much as it destroys clothing, however wonder what results would be if one were only adding small amounts like an ounce or 3-4? Not enough to damage cloth, but enough to destroy bacteria? What about testing if stopping the washing cycle halfway through when soap and water are well mixed for 1 hour to see if the dwell time improve antiseptic action?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Yeah cross contamination most certainly could have occurred. When I was planning this out I thought of washing each cloth separately but I felt that was a waste of water, electricity, soap, and time because I think everyone washes multiple cloths together normally. Adding washing soda or baking soda is another great idea and something to try! THANKS!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Another viewer had mentioned a cost video also, and I agree it is a great idea.. just need to pull some time aside to put it together! I also agree about the bleach. I have a septic system and I do not like using a lot of bleach at all but like you said maybe there is a small amount that could make a big difference! Great great thoughts!!!

[@dmsarabia1]

So does your towel setting use Hot water? I don't want to assume. If not, what is the water temp set to? Thanks Mind blown on results of toilet rim test

[@FieldOfFocus]

The manufacture of my washing machine sets the towel setting at between warm and hot. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@marywilkins661]

There may be residual bacteria 🦠 in the washer as well. Supposedly (not saying I do it, by any means 😅), the washer itself should be washed with no materials in it. I don’t know if the special purpose cleaner is needed or not… hmmm, that could be a good test too!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Great minds think alike! I have a video on here called "Clean with me! Clean your Washing Machine Now!!! Review of the Basket Clean Cycle".. and I am currently working on another video that shows a deeper cleaning of my washing machine!! Stay tuned!!!

[@rockjockchick]

Look up cleaning solutions from guys who fix washing machines. They have some good ones.

[@robinjohnston222]

borax or oxygen additive,

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for the suggestions!! I think both are a good idea and hope both would decrease that bacteria load!

[@ferventlyviridian]

I do use an additive that claims disinfection when washing cloths and towels. Due to the majority of cleaning cloths I use being microfibre I have to avoid high temperature or bleach based clean so as not to destroy the microfibre. Bacteria obviously need moisture to survive so the drying process is key to disinfection, I would second the sentiment of the other comment asking about outside drying - how much does exposure to natural UV aid in destroying bacteria?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I like that idea of testing drying outside too... I just have to see if I have a day that will be good around here. Right now we are losing daylight and getting cooler, windy, and would have to get the right weather day! It most certainly will be on my list! Thanks for commenting! :)

[@allimi2778]

@@FieldOfFocus IF POSSIBLE, would be also interesting drying the cloths inside. I live in Ireland and good weather to dry clothes outside are no often.

[@FieldOfFocus]

HI there! That is a great idea for laundry testing. I am editing the drying in the sun video and doing it again drying cloths inside would be very interesting to see! I am in the Northeast USA and we have LONG winters, WET springs, nice summers, and hit or miss falls, so I don't dry things outside. Thanks for watching and commenting, great suggestion!

[@AmiFriendsStudio]

@@FieldOfFocus Please help find a way to disinfect microfiber cleaning towels. I cannot disinfect them outdoors in the sun. Thank you!

[@beverlyescalera4933]

I'm very curious to know if hanging the cloths on a line and allowing the sun to bleach them would work. Also would soaking the cloths in a hydrogen peroxide solution work? Thank you again for all of your hard work, I've always wondered about all of these things 😊

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hi there! I did a test where I hung cloths in the sun I will put a link here for you. Thank you for the hydrogen peroxide suggestion!! Washing & Drying in the SUN to Remove Bacteria? -VIEWER REQUEST- Tested w/Petri dishes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rSd4eJqqeEfqM

[@beverlyescalera4933]

Thanks for your reply 👍 I will look at that video

[@thrithgolden2748]

Use hot water? and dry on high

[@FieldOfFocus]

My Towel setting on the washer is warm, and my towel setting on my dryer is high.

[@brianw6645]

My clothes (T-shirts in particular) have a horrible odor from my body oils. Even after washing and drying, they smell stale. I've pretty much tried everything. It seems the only thing I can do is throw away my shirts and buy new ones, which end up stinking shortly after as well. Does anyone have any recommendations to eliminate the odors?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I would strip them like I did in this video: Laundry Stripping with RLR Laundry Treatment kzbin.info/www/bejne/eni1gpqclK1-o6M See if that helps.. .then I would wash with the Lysol Laundry Sanitizer (hint hint spoiler that video comes out Aug 9!)

[@brianw6645]

@@FieldOfFocus Thank you so much for your reply. I've never heard of the concept. I'll give the laundry stripping a try. Have a wonderful day.

[@crafter_4966]

A biofilm is created after time... not sure how to get rid of that. maybe stripping...

[@Para-p3y]

Would Oxi Clean or hydrogen peroxide in washer remove more bacteria? I sometimes put washcloths in with other items while using both laundry soap and Oxi Clean.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I haven't tested hydrogen peroxide in the washing machine yet, but I have tested oxiclean laundry sanitizer Can OXICLEAN Remove Bacteria from Cleaning Cloths?!?! Tested the Laundry! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJS9lKaboNKcfKs

[@rachelbosch9137]

Wondering if norwex laundry soap would disinfect them better!

[@FieldOfFocus]

That would be a good one to test, I do have the norwex laundry detergent! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@onThisJourney]

I wonder if dr. Bronners sal suds would clean those cloths? I've been using the oxi clean home and laundry sanitizer with arm n hammer detergent(too cheap to use tide lol). I use the soak cycle on my washing machine for everything except my Sunday clothes. My washer has an agitator. I also wonder if adding arm n hammer super washing soda along with detergent would help? These videos are very informative! Thank you

[@FieldOfFocus]

Sal Suds! I have that my list for surface testing.. I will add it to a laundry test too. I have so many laundry detergents and variables to test! I will add yours to my list! Thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Do you feel that the temperature of the water would make a difference?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I have not tested various water temperatures so I cannot say.

[@KabbaVArtAndDesign]

So I go over areas with an anti bacterial sanitizing wipe or spray after using cleaning cloths for this exact reason. I’m shocked it left behind this much germs tho.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for your thoughts!!!!!

[@thedanwriter1]

Even if the hot water and detergent is not enough for bacteria but doesn’t the dryer kill the remaining bacteria?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I showed how much bacteria was on the cloth after coming out of the dryer as well. This video was made a while ago so I cannot remember the exact amounts but I do show that in this video.

[@thedanwriter1]

@@FieldOfFocus is there any non toxic alternative out there to use as sanitizer for laundry?

[@FieldOfFocus]

If you have one in mind let me know and I will add it to my viewer suggestion list. I did test Vinegar but I know some appliance techs say not to use it in machines because it can eat away at the seals... Does Vinegar Remove Bacteria in Laundry? Bacteria Tested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGXIqmR3asZgjaM

[@mera8785]

😬 anyone else use cloth diapers? 😂 I’m happy to see that the bathroom bacteria decreased more plus my wash and dry routine is longer, hotter, and with more soap but still scary to think of. I’d love to see those tide washing machine cleaners tested. I use that but I have no idea if it’s actually removing bacteria or not. My machine doesn’t have a self clean function so I use the washing machine cleaner in the hottest wash because that’s what the instructions say to do.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hello! Way back when my teens were babies we cloth diapered. I think if I were still doing that what I would do is, rinse cycle with nothing, wash with oxiclean and detergent with a soak of at least 15 minutes, and extra rinse. Check out the laundry oxiclean video. I will check out the tide washing machine cleaner... I usually just use my steam cleaner and run the "basket clean" cycle. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@rockjockchick]

We did cloth diapers with no problems, but I always used bleach when I washed them. First a run with cold water to remove stains then a run with hot water and bleach to kill germs.

[@aaliak4499]

Good question! I cloth diapered my kids. I would turn the hot water tank to max, or pour boiling water from the kettle into the machine. And add vinegar to the rinse. Sometimes I had to do two washes if I left the diapers too long in the bucket. They never had rashes so I guess they were clean enough.

[@joshuamandelbaum8668]

I would have like to see what would happen if you used more soap. Top loader washers tend to use a lot of water, so that may have watered down the soaps effects. I use a front loader which used much less water to the soap would be more concentrated.

[@leemckenzie3509]

HOT, HOT water, detergent and bleach on white cleaning cloths.

[@ninamatthews8747]

Oh no, this is NOT good, 😂. Thank you for this experiment!

[@FieldOfFocus]

It was an interesting experiment to conduct!

[@GeoffreyPilkington]

I have a lot of questions. Laundry detergent certainly removes bacteria from regular clothes. Isn’t this the purpose of washing?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Laundry detergent removes dirt, grime, sweat, food stains, deodorant, odor etc.. my laundry detergents do not have any claims on them that they remove bacteria. There might be some laundry detergents that do make a claim, I just haven't tested any. Usually on my channel I test cleaning products to see if their claims of bacteria removal match my real world results (kitchen sink, toilet etc) with that a friend asked about laundering cleaning cloths so I started my laundry playlist testing cleaning cloths to see how well detergents and laundry sanitizers remove bacteria. So does your laundry detergent remove bacteria from your regular clothes? I can't say. What do you use for detergent? I can add it to my viewer suggestion list. If it removes bacteria from cleaning cloths, I think it would do fine with normal laundry.

[@robinjohnston222]

what about vinegar soak?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Interesting.. will add it to my to try list! Thank you!

[@danninguyen2443]

I am so glad I have found your video, as a professional cleaner I have always wondered how each of these products pan out with their efficacy. I know that this video is in regards to cloths and their how sanitary they are after washing and drying butts I wanted to suggest that you soak your dirty clause in bleach solution, then toss it right into the laundry to get washed. Also, I’ve been meaning to comment on another video when you were testing different products and figured I could just ask you here while I’m commenting about disinfecting. . could you please test Mrs. Myers all purpose disinfectant in the lemon verbena scent that comes with “probiotics”? I would so appreciate to see the results of that!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you for the bleach suggestion, since I have a septic tank, I do limit my usage of bleach in my home but in a situation where I needed to use bleach I do. I did test Mrs Meyers Multisurface Everyday cleaner in Lemon Verbena scent. I don't see it advertising probiotics... so will have to add that to my list! Thanks for watching and commenting! Can Mrs Meyer's Multisurface Cleaner Remove Bacteria? --VIEWER REQUEST! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3TdaIijl96Egrc

[@paulusreynard4877]

Hi, so whats the temperature and cycle you set when washing?

[@FieldOfFocus]

For this test I used my washing machine's "Towel" setting which is Warm Water with cold rinse. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@StoryinyourEyes78]

I would be interested to know what temperature your towel cycle is on. If you don't have an internal heater, I would bet the water is 120 or 140 at the very most. I use the sanitize cycle on my machine that heats to 152. I would never be without the heater, because I hang much of my wash. Sure does make you wonder.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I am unsure what my water for my washing machine settings are... hmmm.. I can check with my husband to see if he knows. Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlindy]

@@FieldOfFocus one thing I started doing was running the closest faucet to hot water before turning on the washing machine or dishwasher.

[@apAvocado]

@@kimberlindyI do the same. I still can’t get the hot water in the washer to be anywhere close to 125-130 degrees because my washer adds cold water with the hot water!! All the EPA energy efficiency is not helpful when trying to deal with nasty dirty laundry.

[@tiarob5918]

Sheesh

[@FieldOfFocus]

You never know until you test it!

[@monchiabbad]

Please for heavens sake use a European style washing machine. So you can wash the cloths at 194F or 140F. ( resp. 90Celcius and 60Celcius)

[@FieldOfFocus]

Sorry I am not purchasing a new washing machine now. So my tests are with the equipment that I have at home.

[@jrmint2]

I was hoping the pods worked. very interesting and disappointing. Can you test the Tide w Alternative Bleach POWDER? it's my holy grail, would love to see the results on kitchen and bathroom cleaning cloths.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I will add that to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks!

[@rihavran]

Love your videos. Would it be ridiculous for me to ask you to repeat the kitchen rag test comparing different laundry detergents?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I think that is a great idea! Do you have a particular laundry detergent you would want me to test out? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@biancabohlmann2388]

OXY Clean and hot hot water with powdered washing detergent will do the trick

[@rockjockchick]

@@FieldOfFocus yes please! Arm and hammer, all, ones with oxyclean in them, the super cheap knock off brands too. :) A long list I know, but it would be awesome to know which ones kill the most germs without any help like bleach.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hi there! I did test Oxi! Check it out Can OXICLEAN Remove Bacteria from Cleaning Cloths?!?! Tested the Laundry! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJS9lKaboNKcfKs

[@FieldOfFocus]

I add those to my viewer suggestion list!!! Thank you!!!

[@nancybentsen9381]

im looking at some of yourvideos from last year

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks! I have created lots of videos!!! ENJOY!

[@greenleaf239]

I usually don't try to sanitize laundry, but sometimes for kitchen/dish cloths, I use an Effersan tablet in the washing machine.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I only use it for cleaning cloths.. interesting about the effersan tablets!