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  1. 02-22-2011, 05:30 PM #1
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    Default Washing machines?

    I have to share a laundry machine with the other 10 or so people in my building. The stomach flu is going around (my boyfriend had it, then I know at least one other in my building got it right after him). Anyways, I've been getting extremely paranoid to share a washing machine. I don't use extremely hot water since it shrinks everything and I can't use bleach since the clothes are brightly colored. Can I catch stomach flu from my clothes? And drying them out in the sun isn't an option since it's winter. The woman before me had a suspiciously "I just got done being sick" laundry load, high heat everything PJs, sheets, and a towel. Now I'm very paranoid. Is this a possibility?
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  2. 02-23-2011, 05:09 AM #2
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    Default Re: Washing machines?

    i don't really know the answer, but i would think that dryer heat would kill anything that might possibly make it past the wash........which i doubt that it can....try not to worry
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  3. 02-23-2011, 05:11 AM #3
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    I doubt it. I mean all that water washes everything out and then it drains when done. Between that and the heat of the dryer I don't see it being possible
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  4. 02-23-2011, 07:11 AM #4
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    Default Re: Washing machines?

    Not that I'm necessarily recommending taking extra measures to feed the irrational phobia voice -- there's nothing saying you CAN'T run a wash cycle with bleach with no laundry in it to clean the machine, then wash your clothes. Granted, you'll be out some quarters, but the washer would be clean.
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