How would you clean these clothes?

MamaSam · 01-13-2015, 12:57 PM

There were some clothes in the bathroom floor and the toilet overflowed and got on some of them. We washed them several times on hot,but I'm worried about wearing them. This was months ago..I didn't know what to do so I just set them aside

houseforjoy · 01-13-2015, 01:20 PM

it's at this point just a mental barrier for you.

i cloth diaper so it wouldn't even phase me to throw those clothes in the wash (i'd rinse first then wash as normal

) and then wear them. but if you don't think you can bring yourself to wear them again, donate them and make room for new clothes you will wear

marbles · 01-13-2015, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by houseforjoy

it's at this point just a mental barrier for you.

i cloth diaper so it wouldn't even phase me to throw those clothes in the wash (i'd rinse first then wash as normal

) and then wear them. but if you don't think you can bring yourself to wear them again, donate them and make room for new clothes you will wear

Same. Since they've been sitting, you could wash them again and they should be just fine.

Aerynne · 01-13-2015, 01:29 PM

Yes, I would just wash and wear them.

MamaSam · 01-13-2015, 01:33 PM

Fyi:we don't use bleach

We cloth diaper too..I thought of that today..he wears his 💩 clothes/diapers again and again

I think it's just my OCD giving me problems since you all feel the same as DH. I'm glad to hear it since one of my fave shirts is in there!

houseforjoy · 01-13-2015, 02:03 PM

i don't bleach either

milkmommy · 01-13-2015, 02:18 PM

I do bleach (I used bleach with diapers) and I occasionally bleach sheets but for something like that I good hot wash and Id be good to go.

camperjen · 01-13-2015, 03:09 PM

I don't use bleach and I *did* cloth diaper and didn't ever worry about poop or vomit soaked clothes over the years with kids (they're 8 and 9yo).

The only time I *did* worry about poop is when our septic backed up into the basement and I was unable to get all of the items of bedding that got wet into the wash in a reasonable time frame - once it sat in the septic water, I felt more comfortable throwing it out.

But even items that were dripping wet went into the wash once with soap and a 2nd time with vinegar and we wore them as usual. No stink = clean.

Ramee151 · 01-14-2015, 08:02 AM

I'd do a couple washes in a row to get past the mental block and would use vinegar or hydrogen peroxide in at least 1 of the washes for its disinfectant properties.

MaySunflowers · 01-14-2015, 08:49 AM

I personally would wash and wear as everyone above said... but also if it bothered me that much and they sat there this long without me needing them... toss them if that is the easy solution.

I'd not give this endless thoughts and just make a decision one way or the other.

Zooey · 01-16-2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramee151

I'd do a couple washes in a row to get past the mental block and would use vinegar or hydrogen peroxide in at least 1 of the washes for its disinfectant properties.

I was thinking vinegar, too. It does a good job of disinfecting things. The peroxide sounds like an even better idea; it definitely kills germs!

HadassahSukkot · 01-16-2015, 12:20 PM

I would wash warm: pre-wash with vinegar, wash with soap and vinegar, extra wash with vinegar and soap.

Then, and only then, would I be OK

01-13-2015, 12:57 PM	#1
MamaSam Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	How would you clean these clothes? There were some clothes in the bathroom floor and the toilet overflowed and got on some of them. We washed them several times on hot,but I'm worried about wearing them. This was months ago..I didn't know what to do so I just set them aside

01-13-2015, 01:20 PM	#2
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: How would you clean these clothes? it's at this point just a mental barrier for you. i cloth diaper so it wouldn't even phase me to throw those clothes in the wash (i'd rinse first then wash as normal) and then wear them. but if you don't think you can bring yourself to wear them again, donate them and make room for new clothes you will wear __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

01-13-2015, 01:29 PM	#4
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: How would you clean these clothes? Yes, I would just wash and wear them. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

01-13-2015, 01:33 PM	#5
MamaSam Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Re: How would you clean these clothes? Fyi:we don't use bleach We cloth diaper too..I thought of that today..he wears his 💩 clothes/diapers again and again I think it's just my OCD giving me problems since you all feel the same as DH. I'm glad to hear it since one of my fave shirts is in there!

01-13-2015, 02:03 PM	#6
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: How would you clean these clothes? i don't bleach either __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

01-13-2015, 02:18 PM	#7
milkmommy Rose Garden sisters! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sunniest place on Earth and hotter than Phoenix! Might as well be sitting on the sun... Posts: 35,300	Re: How would you clean these clothes? I do bleach (I used bleach with diapers) and I occasionally bleach sheets but for something like that I good hot wash and Id be good to go. __________________ Deanna wife to Shawn since 2001 mom to a young adult Cecilia , tween Margaret and three I will hold one day in heaven.

01-13-2015, 03:09 PM	#8
camperjen Rose Trellis i love life! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Akron/Canton, OH Posts: 2,028	Re: How would you clean these clothes? I don't use bleach and I did cloth diaper and didn't ever worry about poop or vomit soaked clothes over the years with kids (they're 8 and 9yo). The only time I did worry about poop is when our septic backed up into the basement and I was unable to get all of the items of bedding that got wet into the wash in a reasonable time frame - once it sat in the septic water, I felt more comfortable throwing it out. But even items that were dripping wet went into the wash once with soap and a 2nd time with vinegar and we wore them as usual. No stink = clean. __________________ Jen 54, Dan 59 Alex 18 Nathan 17

01-14-2015, 08:02 AM	#9
Ramee151 Rose Blossom Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South-Central, Wisconsin Posts: 240	Re: How would you clean these clothes? I'd do a couple washes in a row to get past the mental block and would use vinegar or hydrogen peroxide in at least 1 of the washes for its disinfectant properties. __________________ Married my Hubbins: July 11, 2008 Good-bye Emma Josephine: May 1, 2012 Became a Momma (Miss F): August, 2012

01-14-2015, 08:49 AM	#10
MaySunflowers Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7,781	Re: How would you clean these clothes? I personally would wash and wear as everyone above said... but also if it bothered me that much and they sat there this long without me needing them... toss them if that is the easy solution. I'd not give this endless thoughts and just make a decision one way or the other.

01-16-2015, 12:20 PM	#12
HadassahSukkot Deactivated being oppressed means the absence of choices - bell hooks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 8,892	Re: How would you clean these clothes? I would wash warm: pre-wash with vinegar, wash with soap and vinegar, extra wash with vinegar and soap. Then, and only then, would I be OK

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