What’s the first thing you do when you get home at the end of the day? Do you plop down on the couch? Well, we have some bad news. Unless you took the time to change before sitting down, all the germs and bacteria you accumulated on your clothing are now spreading to your couch and everything else you touch.
Jason Tetro, a microbiology researcher, says, “We live in an urban environment. If you’re on a commuter bus, train, subway, at daycare, school, or work, you can pick up all sorts of bacteria and possibly viruses and fungi from other people and bring them home.”
Fabrics quickly pick up germs and bacteria, and they are harder to disinfect and clean than other surfaces like metal, plastic, or wood. You can’t just wipe it off or spray it down. That’s why it’s so important to regularly clean your clothes or even change your clothing when you get home. But even throwing your clothing in the washing machine may not be enough.
Washing machines are great for cleaning our clothes when used correctly and cleaned regularly. But over time, the effectiveness of your washing machine may wear down, and your clothes may not be getting clean. Recent viral videos of the practice of laundry stripping show just how much bacteria, dirt, and germs can build up in our clothing, especially in sheets and towels. The idea of laundry stripping isn’t new. It’s a common practice that your grandparents probably did. You let your fabrics soak in a hot bathtub with a solution of borax, hot water, and detergent. After a few hours, that water will turn brown or grey as all the hidden germs and bacteria come out.
If you give laundry stripping a try and you’re slightly horrified at the results, you’re not alone. We’re all surrounded by far more germs and bacteria than we’d like to admit. That’s okay. Germs and bacteria have their place in the ecosystem and our lives. But that doesn’t mean you still can’t take action to prevent unwanted germ and bacteria growth. Laundry stripping is one thing you can do, but we have one more tool that can help.
The Mircoshield 360 system can be used on fabrics. It’s been tested on bed linens, sports equipment, furniture, and various fabric surfaces. One treatment with the MicroShield 360 system can help prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses on these surfaces for up to one year. The solution still forms an antimicrobial coating that prevents new bacteria growth between cleanings, even on fabric surfaces.
Now that you know how much dirt, germs, and bacteria are in your clothing and linens, you can’t go back. Do a deep clean, try some laundry stripping and book a Mircoshield 360 treatment to keep your fabrics clean and bacteria-free!
