I put bleach in with white stuff, and towels (cause they are so far faded it can't get worse) but what about colored sheets? JC is a princess with pink pink and a bit more pink..oh and some purple 
Also do you think a dishwasher (which is currently working) gets dishes 'sanitized' enough or should add bleach to that as well?
Update on JC. more puke overnight, but bouncy today, and nothing gross yet.
Does color safe bleach kill germs too?
November 15th, 2007 at 05:00 pm
November 15th, 2007 at 06:07 pm 1195150064
Offhand, I expect the dishwasher detergent would be pretty effective at killing germs, too. Not only does the detergent have its high pH and defatting properties, but dishwasher detergents almost always have phosphates which are very reactive. They react with the molecules both living and non-living, which can mean destruction of germs.
Also dishwashers often use very hot water. The moist heat sanitizes well. I think the standard is that it only takes exposure to moist heat of 140F for 15 seconds to accomplish Pasteurization! That surely is achieved in any dishwasher. Pasteurization kills the vast majority of bacteria.
Then simply letting your dishes dry kills bacteria. In order to stay alive, the germs that cause illness generally need conditions similar to those in the body. A clean, cold dry plate is nothing like -say- the gastrointestinal tract, the lungs, or the throat.
I think washing dishes in any way at all (including cold water with no soap or detergent!) hugely decreases the germ load. I doubt if dishes are at all likely to transfer illness. Now, sharing a spoon at the same meal with a sick person might do it, but who would do that?
November 15th, 2007 at 06:11 pm 1195150318
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November 16th, 2007 at 02:31 pm 1195223484
"Q. Can Clorox 2® for Colors Free & Clear Color Safe Bleach be used to disinfect clothing?
A. No. Clorox 2® for Colors Free & Clear Color Safe Bleach is not registered as a disinfectant with the E.P.A. Of course, Clorox® Regular-Bleach can be used as a disinfectant if the fabric is safe for sodium hypochlorite bleach."
November 16th, 2007 at 04:34 pm 1195230870
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Do these -clorox-companies have a phone number to call or web contact?
July 25th, 2009 at 03:37 pm 1248536229
MONEY SAVING TIP:
Drug store hydrogen peroxide can be used instead of more expensive "color safe bleach." Don't ask me how much to use though, that tidbit you will have to find out on your own.
H2O2 is also AMAZING around the house for cleaning anything "organic." Mold, mildew etc. And here is the real kicker: its as safe as water around your family and pets, no fumes, 100% envirnmentally friendly.
November 2nd, 2009 at 01:14 pm 1257167654
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