Laundering to kill Germs: Microbiological Decontamination of Textiles (linked with Health Education Primary: Germ transfer)

Katie Laird

De Montfort University, UK

This guide provides specialist knowledge for:

– students and science teachers in the secondary school.

– schools/nurseries to ensure that correct laundering parameters are being used for decontamination of textile items used within the school environment

– families wishing to implement hygienic practices based on research.

There is no online community associated with this work. We suggest teachers join their professional associations where these exist, or they develop a professional association or they find one in a neighbouring country to join.