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Hotter is better for removing allergens in laundry
05-20-2007 · EurekAlert!A new study finds that the heat setting you choose when doing laundry makes all the difference when it comes to killing dust mites. The researchers found that washing laundry in hot water -- 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 єC) or higher -- kills all house dust mites, compared with just 6.5 percent of dust mites in laundry washed at 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 єC), or warm water. The study is being presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference, on Sunday, May 20.
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