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    Old 08-08-2011, 07:16 AM
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    jut wash and dry it and be done.
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    Old 08-08-2011, 07:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by susie-susie-susie
    I would use Lysol. It will be expensive, but that would kill the germs. Also I would use the hottest water available. That means I would not go to a laundry mat.
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    I wondered about Lysol. Do you think everything will smell like it? I never wash reds or darks in HOT water, but I think I must for this one time.....
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    Originally Posted by sweetpea
    jut wash and dry it and be done.
    You don't think it needs disinfecting?
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    Old 08-08-2011, 07:22 AM
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    If you don't over load you washer NO.
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    Old 08-08-2011, 07:22 AM
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    I would disinfect it

    as I am allergic to mice droppings, I break out all over with a bad rash

    good luck

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    jut wash and dry it and be done.
    You don't think it needs disinfecting?
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    Old 08-08-2011, 07:24 AM
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    How about a scoop of oxyclean in each load. I know it would help with smell.
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    Old 08-08-2011, 07:26 AM
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    hung it outside to dry will help if smell and be easy on the fabric.
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    Old 08-08-2011, 07:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by sweetpea
    hung it outside to dry will help if smell and be easy on the fabric.
    I did tell hubby I need a nice clothes line here at the new house.... lol
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    OK I'm off to WalMart Thanks for the help <3
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    If you pink the edges, you will get a lot less fraying.
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