March 12, 2008
Any idea which way would kill more germs – hanging clothes out in the sun, or drying them at high heat?
--Germ A. Titus
I don’t know which will kill more germs, and it will probably depend on the level of sunshine, actual dryer temperature, and the pathogens present.
From the standpoint of the clothing, drying in the sun is far superior (less damage to fibers). From the standpoint of the environment, drying in the sunshine is better (less energy and associated greenhouse gases).
To my thinking, there is no reason to use the dryer if drying in the sun is an option.
From the standpoint of the clothing, drying in the sun is far superior (less damage to fibers). From the standpoint of the environment, drying in the sunshine is better (less energy and associated greenhouse gases).
To my thinking, there is no reason to use the dryer if drying in the sun is an option.
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