The effect of low-temperature laundering and detergents on the survival of<i>Escherichia coli</i>and<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>on textiles used in healthcare uniforms

Abstract

National Health Service (NHS) nurses are required to domestically launder their uniforms at 60°C to ensure safe removal of micro-organisms, 33% of NHS staff questioned said they launder their uniforms at 40°C, which could potentially result in transmission of hospital-acquired infections.