Does Vinegar Remove Bacteria in Laundry? Bacteria Tested!

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In this video I tested to see if vinegar can remove bacteria from cleaning cloths in the laundry. Enjoy!
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@RechtmanDon Месяц назад

In 1980, I spent three weeks in a "clinical ecology" hospital for treatment for a pesticide poisoning. During the stay, we found the foods I could still eat without any inflammatory response, but also spent time in classes learning how to wash things. One important cleaner we were taught to use is washing soda, sodium carbonate, not to be confused with baking soda, sodium bicarbonate. We would use the washing soda for everything: dishes, surfaces, and even food. At this level of sensitivity, we even had to rinse everything with distilled water. I'm long past that acute stage, and rinse with tap water, but still wash dishes and food with washing soda. For veggies, I swish the greens in a bath that includes washing soda, then rinse thoroughly. Supposedly it removes some pesticide residues and bacteria. I even wash meat with washing soda solution! I've experienced fish or pork that had an off-smell and was slimy, but when properly washed with the soda solution, smelled and looked quite fresh and without slime. If interested, I can send you a video of how I use the washing soda; perhaps you can test the effectiveness of my techniques...

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

I do have washing soda in my suggestion list for testing and will make note of your comments! Feel free to send me a video FIELD.OF.FOCUSYT@GMAIL.COM Thanks!

@sophiacromwell8017 29 дней назад

That sounds very interesting!!!!

@blowitoutyourcunt7675 27 дней назад

Wondering what's the measure you used? Cheers

@TheTamrock2007 26 дней назад

So sorry you went through that. I am disappointed the vinegar didn't do very well in this test. I like to use products that are natural vs the chemicals in most cleaners. The only holdout in my house at the moment is bleach. I use it to sanitize puppy rags, mop heads, and my kitchen cloths. I also want it as an option for water sanitizing in the event of an emergency. I'd never heard of using washing soda as a cleaner and dish soap. I'm intrigued

@julierahn6932 24 дня назад

@@TheTamrock2007 Changed from commercial products to DIY "old-fashioned" cleaners e.g. washing soda, borax. Citric acid at point of use. Dishes & clothes ...

@Livhappy25 16 дней назад

As a caregiver the only things that gets rid of smell of urine is vinegar and I use it more than recommended and I put it in the bleach dispenser. I also mix with water( more than recommended) just add some water and use it as a spray like air freshener in the room to get rid of smell in the bed couch and other fabrics around. It works

@NSawhney 7 дней назад

I can concur with these comments. Vinegar works well when more is used than suggested. I will put 5-6 cups in the washing machine drum. Great results. But we are talking about a cup per cubic feet for my machine. I have done this for human and pet urine. My sister is highly allergic to all laundry detergents (yes, all of them due to many many allergies). She buys the highly concentrated vinegar bottles (so her laundry room isn’t constantly covered in vinegar bottles.)

@ICHope1 3 дня назад

I too use vinegar in the washer. I stopped using fabric softener decades ago after seeing the disgusting gunk on laundromat washing machines and the smell. Fabric softener also builds on the fabric. After a while towels are no longer absorbent, cleaning rags are no longer absorbent and will start streaking if used on glass. I also use wool dryer balls to eliminate static electricity and fluff the clothes. I use full strength distilled vinegar (with about 1 Tbsp of dish liquid as a general all purpose cleaner around the house to clean in the kitchen, bathroom, windows, dusting, etc.

@Trisha_B_done 19 дней назад

No idea why you popped up in my recommends, but I believe you are my new favorite educational content provider. I am sipping my coffee but am eager to get to cleaning my house afterwards. I needed this motivating scientific info and the destraction from all the political choas being recommended on YT. Thank you for your time and willingness to share! 😊

@andip.9808 19 дней назад

Right!!? 😅 I discovered her a few days ago and have been binging her videos… already ordered the Force of Nature cleaning system. 😬 (hubby will get over it) 😅 Anyway… happy watching, stay safe and sane… and God bless America! ❤️🇺🇸

@FieldOfFocus 17 дней назад

Thank you so much for the kind words and support!!

@artheaded1 Месяц назад

Living with a incontinent, bed bound 93 year old taught me that pre-soaking used bed linen and fabric absorbent pads in the washing machine with a cup of vinegar for about 20-30 min absolutely TOTALLY removes the odor of urine. I can't imagine vinegar doing much of anything as part of a quick rinse cycle, so your results didn't surprise me. Just found your channel today, can't wait to see what other tests you've run. Thank you for your hard work.

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing. It is good to know that the vinegar is helping in your situation. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel.

@KathyBGood 27 дней назад

thank you! years ago I had a "grand puppy boxer" who because of a mistake while being neutered had a lot of accidents on the carpet I had. Straight white vinegar always removed the odor, blotting up everything together after.

@kamloopscruiser874 23 дня назад

Chemistry - vinegar breaks up ammonia which is part of the urine smell

@user-bv1ss5nj9b Месяц назад

I use vinegar instead of fabric softener. Then in the dryer, I place wool balls with about 8 drops of lavender on each ball. The fabric is not as "soft" as toxic softener liquids, but it's good enough with a very light natural lavender scent. Vinegar also helps set the dye in new blue jeans so color doesn't fade or bleed on the first few wears. I never thought of it being a disinfectant in the laundry. Thanks for you video. 👍🌻

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

ooh lavender on the wool balls must be so nice! Thank you for watching and for your thoughts!!

@lauram.511 29 дней назад

how much vinegar do you add to a wash cycle (small, medium or large loads) to set the dye in new blue jeans?

@thereserivera7691 4 дня назад

Yes - I do the same😊

@tjn6278 5 месяцев назад

I've always wondered what would be the difference between rinsing your hands vs washing your hands. also most people wash their hands for less than 5 seconds not whatever the recommended time is. thank you for making this channel. I've always wondered how clean things really are. this is probably one of the most useful information channels on you tube.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Interesting suggestion, I will add it to my viewer suggestion list! Thank you for the kind words and support.

@autumnrenee1605 4 месяца назад

There are more than enough studies and tests to advocate for washing one’s hands…with soap. Please use soap everyone…

@sleepydoppy8516 Месяц назад

Lol. I wash my hands now for at least 15 to 20 seconds thanks to Covid and working in the fast food industry. It drove the customers nuts because when we would go from cashier to cook or cook to cashier we had to wash our hands and apparently people can’t be nice and wait 20 without getting mad. Lol. Covid fun.

@michelle-cl1du 27 дней назад

Soap is only a surfactant. It is the friction that cleans. Taught this in the Medical Field.

@vanessalumbra9409 21 день назад

@@michelle-cl1du The medical field has been wrong many times before. You can't tell me that surgeons just use friction and no soap to wash hands before surgery. But, nice try.

@periwinkle3448 Месяц назад

I was interested in your results as I use vinegar in my fabric softener compartment, not with a mind to disinfect but to rinse the hard minerals out that are in our water; it definitely makes a notable difference when you have extremely hard water. My husband works with concrete and I fill both the bleach and the fabric dispenser with vinegar for his clothes and it gets all of it out, otherwise you would feel the concrete that was impregnating the fabric. Btw I’m new to your videos and enjoy your informative content; you have a subscriber.

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

Thank you so much for sharing! I appreciate your support!

@carolstella6776 5 месяцев назад

I’d like to see a test on borax.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I have that on my viewer suggestion list! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@cathycoryell2351 Месяц назад

@@FieldOfFocuscan you test the borax vs. Bacteria, and vs fungals? (Assuming the petri dishes seem to feed on bacteria, as that is what you mention consistently)

@celestepfaltzgraf6592 5 месяцев назад

I use it to soften and get rid of bad smells not as a disinfectant so it's good to know how it works

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I couldn't tell if the cloths were softer.. Not sure how I could measure that! Glad you like using it! Thanks for watching!

@birdkitty6817 Месяц назад

I use 3/4 cup vinegar, fill up the bleach compartment and the rest in the pre-soak. Nothing goes in the fabric softener spot, never used it. No smelly towels. Works fantastic.

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

Thanks for your thoughts.

@birdkitty6817 Месяц назад

@@FieldOfFocus You are welcome. Using those two compartments allows the vinegar more time to do it's job. Just putting the vinegar in the rinse cycle didn't work for me at all. I usually have small wash loads so I use 3/4 cup, if it's a large load, then I use a full cup.

@lindaparker1043 Месяц назад

i do soak dirty items in vinegar and baking soda for 15 minutes. adding baking soda enhances the cleaning effect. i then put them in the washer.

@bonniea8189 24 дня назад

Baking soda is the only thing that got the BO smell out of my T-shirts (required a pre-soak)

@Jlk6532 16 дней назад

Putting rip vinegar in the rinse cycle, softens the clothes, putting vinegar in the wash cycle strips, contaminants off the clothes. Add vinegar to clothes in the wash cycle.

@jillmadigan9841 5 месяцев назад

A vinegar rinse cuts the soap from laundry (and hair - making it shinier) and apparently eliminating static electricity after the dryer. I use cheap apple cider vinegar cor my hair and white vinegar in place of (stinky) fabric softener.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Oh interesting... Thanks for sharing!!

@user-bv1ss5nj9b Месяц назад

Yes, diluted ACV rinse with a few drops of rosemary essential oil is fabulous for hair. However, it does stink for a couple hours after the shower. 😬

@ChrissieL 21 день назад

Same! I've noticed vinegar works wonders against soap build-up

@stephaniehowe0973 17 дней назад

Yes mom was born in 1945. She talked of using vinegar as a hair rinse after shampooing.

@lynnettawilliams2138 5 месяцев назад

We don't just use vinagar to do laundry we wash them with laundry detergent or powder then in rinse cycle we use vinagar

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

While conducting a test to see how much bacteria vinegar alone can remove, I only test vinegar without any detergents just like I test all the other laundry sanitizers I have tested.

@onThisJourney 5 месяцев назад

That is disappointing. I have been using odoban since you tested that one. Although, i had hoped to be able to use a more natural product. Thanks so much!!

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I do like Odoban in the laundry too even though they don't claim to be able to remove bacteria in the laundry. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@rhebb3228 15 дней назад

If you use vinegar as a fabric softener for a long time and then go back to laundry sheets, you will notice a palpable buildup on your clothes. Vinegar removes buildup and helps neutralize ph of detergent, softening your clothes. I know you can't prove it quantitatively, but it absolutely softens fabric and doesn't make your clothes smell like vinegar at all

@FieldOfFocus 15 дней назад

Ok, I don’t use fabric softeners or vinegar so I don’t have anything to compare it to. Thanks for sharing

@justjeremiah 5 месяцев назад

I LOVE your content…it’s so informative and the actual science used instead of…using other reviews is AMAZING

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! I love testing all sorts of products!

@ellefitzpatrick6339 17 дней назад

I used to put a cup of vinegar in the final rinse when washing cloth diapers after sanitation with Napisan. My mother told me it took any residual soap out the cloth and neutralised any acid. I’m not sure if it was effective but my kids never ever had diaper rash.

@FieldOfFocus 17 дней назад

Glad you found something that worked for you!

@LePedantSemantique 18 дней назад

Have you compared vinegar strengths, 5% (kitchen) vs 30% (industrial)? Just wondering the significance, if any. 🧐

@FieldOfFocus 18 дней назад

Not yet but it is on my viewer suggestion list!

@jennywren76 Месяц назад

I wonder if lemon juice is as good as vinegar for cleaning things, since it's acidic. My husband hates the smell of vinegar, and it's been suggested that I use lemon juice instead but I have no idea if it kills bacteria at all. Would love to know. I just found this channel today, and I am really enjoying the videos. Editing to add: to be clear, I would like to know if lemon juice works as well as vinegar on hard surfaces, like the sink, counter, etc.

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

I haven't tested lemon juice, however I have tested products that have citric acid as active ingredient. So unsure how lemon juice would work, will add to viewer suggestion list!

@MrNotoriousROB Месяц назад

I came across you a few days ago and i think I've become obsessed with your videos! 😂 You provide a great value to us who want to understand (harmful) bacteria in the home and efficacy in removing it. But, now, I think i'm going to become a little OCD on my rag washing ... or start praying that a hot water wash with a little extra soap has been doing the job. 🤪 ... i'll jump over to what you've been using. 😉

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

I appreciate your support! I really upped my rag cleaning after I started testing products! HAHA! Glad you are enjoying my videos! 😊

@VelvetCrone 5 месяцев назад

What vinegar does a GREAT job at: I'm an artist that works extensively with construction materials (think set builder and that almost describes it.) I end up at That Thing In The Desert because some of the art I contribute to is intended to be experienced and burned out there. The dust on that dry lake bed closely resembles drywall dust, which I'm also very familiar with. If you have ever gotten either of these on your hands, or worse on your face, or deep in the threads of textiles you can appreciate how horrible it feels and how hard it is to get out. Detergent just won't do it. Many regular attendees quarantine the outfits they wear out there, and the gear they use, not even allowing them inside their homes. Anyone having to clean up after having worked with drywall, or having remodelling done in their home knows this problem. Drywall dust is just awful. A simple solution is to add baking soda to the tub of the laundry machine and vinegar to the soap dispenser, but honestly, if it's only the dust you are trying to deal with you can skip the soda and just include vinegar. The acid breaks down the base. That terrible feeling from the dust - like all life is being sucked out of everything- goes away!

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Interesting! We built our home ourselves, so I am no stranger to drywall dust!! I have some mop heads that still have drywall dust on them, so I am going to soak them in a bucket with some water and vinegar! Thank you!

@kimberlindy 5 месяцев назад

Good to know, thanks!

@thedrunkengardenernb 5 месяцев назад

Try citric acid too

@Sally-ih6ls Месяц назад

I use bleach on all cleaning cloths, tea towels and white sheets. Vinegar in bath towels for fluffiness

@barbaramartinez9290 23 дня назад

@@FieldOfFocus did the soak with vinegar help clean the mop heads?

@shelleyzaragoza2195 8 часов назад

Vinegar used in the rinse cycle you are also removing the extra soap left behind in the wash cycle. Plus use vinegar makes your towels more soft.

@ghidfg 5 месяцев назад

yeah I figured vinegar would be way too diluted by the wash water to do anything.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I agree.. I had a hunch that was going to happen. Good to test it! Thanks for watching!

@Mirroj Месяц назад

It will help remove buildup in the machine though.

@MK-he1jz День назад

Exactly! I use it for softener

@Hybridog 18 дней назад

There is a product called Monterey Consan 20 that is basically a concentrated disinfectant similar to Lysol, but with fewer ingredients. Primarily it is a fungicide, but it also controls bacteria, algae and mildew. We put a small amount in the washer fabric softener dispenser when we wash towels. The towels stay fresh longer as well as being softened by the Consan. A bonus is that the front load washer never gets mildew or becomes smelly as it prevents mildew growth around the door seal. Benzalkonium Chloride, the active ingredient, has been in use for a very long time and while hazardous in very concentrated forms, it is generally considered safe for all sort of applications including hand sanitizers and medications in low concentrations.

@FieldOfFocus 17 дней назад

I will add it to my viewer suggestion list!

@catacomb_catholic 24 дня назад

Acid neutralizes another acid. Vinegar removes the smell of urine (uric acid) from clothes!

@barbaramartinez9290 23 дня назад

Old-timer here, I remember soaking diapers is a pail of vinigar water until I had a load to put in the washer.

@FieldOfFocus 22 дня назад

Thanks for sharing!

@kathystewart3873 5 месяцев назад

What about rubbing alcohol to kill germs in the kitchen? I make a spray w/ alcohol, essential oil, water and a tad of dish soap. I let it sit for a few . I feel like it does a great job cleaning, but unsure of it’s sanitizing effect.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I tested alcohol here! I Tested 91% Alcohol: Did it Disinfect My Home?? - VIEWER REQUEST! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R5Xg7Zs11NI.html

@dmsarabia1 5 месяцев назад

I've now watched a few of your video's regarding washing and drying of cleaning cloths in regards to bacteria. My conclusion is that I need to use the dryer at a high temp setting to kill the most bacteria. Thank you

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

The dryer or one of the other laundry sanitizers that remove bacteria before going into the dryer! Thanks for watching!

@Avacado721 19 дней назад

@@FieldOfFocusOh but all my clothing labels say ‘low heat cycles’ 😭

@madiantin Месяц назад

Huh! Well that is amazing information. It's so much less effective than the laundry sanitizers.

@FieldOfFocus 29 дней назад

Yeah it is always interesting to see results!

@lb8822 5 месяцев назад

Would have been interesting to use cleaning vinegar.. it is 10%.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Sorry to disappoint, I tested was the easiest to find in a local grocery store. Thanks for watching.

@jamesa8225 Месяц назад

The cleaning vinegar is sold at Walmart it’s in the isle with the cleaning stuff. Usually on the bottom shelf

@janedough6575 22 дня назад

@@jamesa8225I tried cleaning vinegar once and I almost passed out from the fumes 😲

@Niamh07421 5 месяцев назад

I was one of the viewers that asked for this- thanks will stop pretreating w my barn cleaning cloths with vinegae= will just use odoban in the rinse- you just saved me a step thanks- btw- still have a (know it all) relative that believes babywipes removes bacteria- she wipes her bathroom daily- would love to know thanks

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Yes I have baby wipes on my viewer suggestion list! My list of well over 1000 suggestions so I am doing my best to get through it! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@Niamh07421 5 месяцев назад

@@FieldOfFocus thanks so much for considering = love your videos = so informative

@violetgypsie 13 дней назад

I use 1 cup of vinegar in the wash cycle ( small or medium loads), along with detergent. I dont think putting it in the rinse cycle in that small amount would do anything.

@kishakisha17 16 дней назад

I use vinegar to eliminate cat urine smell but not to disinfect

@Swordatmidnight 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for all you do! I really hope this channel grows so that you are properly compensated for your hard work.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I also hope it grows! Right now I am breaking even with the money from RU-vid and purchasing supplies, looking forward to someday having a little extra income!

@Cedwest06 6 дней назад

You’re using distilled vinegar. You should use cleaning vinegar. But I would love to see 30% vinegar vs bleach clean test.

@FieldOfFocus 4 дня назад

True, I tested regular 5% acidity.

@dagneytaggart7707 2 дня назад

This is still valuable information. Distilled vinegar is in most stores. Cleaning vinegar is less common to find.

@stevegovea1 5 месяцев назад

New to your channel, great content. I was a former medical lab technician, and I love my academic experience growing bacteria. Suggestions for future content... Bacteria outbreaks in history

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and subscribing! I am glad you are enjoying the content and will add your suggestion to my list! Thank you!

@user-bv1ss5nj9b Месяц назад

@@FieldOfFocusYou and Steve should do a collaboration. Let him share his history knowledge in a video. It sounds interesting.

@gentlestormtoo 5 месяцев назад

Wow a washing machine that folds cloths.😗

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

HA! I try to cut out as much as I can in the video to make it go quick... I would love a washing machine or drying that folds! HA!

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@fourpawsmcgyver1847 5 месяцев назад

Love your videos and time you put into making them. This is just a suggestion. In this video i do believe that the vinegar was way too diluted with as little amount of vinegar you used. I pour 3 -4 full cups of vinegar directly into my washer in the first of the wash cycle that is filled with dirty clothes and filled with water. I use about 3-4 full cups in my laundry depending on how big my load is and if its really stinky.. I would recommend retesting the vinegar and adding 3-4 full cups directly to the washer in the begining of the washing cycle. A side note, different brands of White vinegar have different acidic levels too. The strongest i have found is the " Heinze" white distilled brand. I would think that the stronger the acid level is, the better But, some bad stuff love an acidic environment. I do know that when i use vinegar in my dogs laundry that it completly removes all doggie odors. I use an all natural unscented enzme laudry soap so the vinegar does a great job of removing stinky odors. Which would lead me to believe it may be killing the bacteria that causes odors??

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for your thoughts. Will add that to my viewer suggestion list, as of now I have over 1000 suggestions and am doing my best to plug through! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@royalone3009 5 месяцев назад

I was going to suggest adding vinegar to the wash tub directly as I believe the fabric softener setting might not run as long as the first wash setting. I use white vinegar in both and it helps with odors and myself personally have noticed a bit more softness after the wash. I unable to use store bought fabric softeners because of skin irritations for my children

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I followed the directions for standard laundry sanitizers (lysol, clorox) which is not to mix with detergents but it use in the rinse cycle. I am glad you have used vinegar and like what it does for your laundry.

@teresamoore4126 5 месяцев назад

Must cost you a small fortune in vinegar.

@salsasoul4112 2 месяца назад

I use vinegar and Pine Sol in my laundry in the wash cycle with detergent for many years and my clothes are always fresh vs. before. It works for me. I don't use it in the final rinse cycle, at all. Appreciate the science you offer behind these techniques. Very informative and awesome!

@FieldOfFocus 2 месяца назад

I am glad you found what works for you! I enjoy conducting tests and glad people enjoy watching! Thanks for watching!

@snowlocke1342 5 месяцев назад

My bf and people online always raved about vinegar in the laundry but I personally couldn’t believe it because of how diluted it would be in the washer. this further proves it. Also never noticed vinegar softening clothes or removing odor. We use Odoban since I moved in and love it

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Yeah I am not a fan of using vinegar in the laundry. Thanks for watching!

@Livhappy25 16 дней назад

I work as a caregiver and the only thing that gets rid of urine smell is vinegar. I put it in the bleach compartment in the washer. Also my dog peed in my carpet and I tried everything the only thing that got rid of the smell was vinegar. I put lots of it and a few times. I use it all the time for smells and I even use it as a spray in my son’s room

@inchbyinch7564 4 дня назад

Great video! I watched several of the laundry sanitizer comparisons. One take away for me from this video was that the drier effectively kills bacteria all by itself. However, I live in an apartment with a communal laundry space. So personally I do use an added laundry sanitizer. Just because you don’t know what was in the machine before I got there. Plus the machines are not always set to the best cleaning standards.

@FieldOfFocus 4 дня назад

Agreed!!!

@LadyDesertTortoise 2 месяца назад

Love your work!

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

Thank you so very much!!

@nickys5578 14 дней назад

question just for fine tuning) how do you know they where the same part of the wrag that came in contact with the surfaces and how well would a cycle of hot water alone do. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL !!!

@FieldOfFocus 14 дней назад

I make sharpie marks on the cloth so I know the spot I wipe and sample! Great question!

@nrusso967 16 дней назад

I am not surprised that vinegar did not do well!

@1JewelOfTheNile 4 дня назад

Same.

@lauram.511 29 дней назад

Please, share what you would add to your wash cycle to sanitize your laundry! Yesterday I watched a video about going paperless & using fabric cloths (squares of old Tee shirts, old flannel sheets) instead of toilet paper & washing the dirty cloths together & separate from other laundry. It made my skin crawl because I thought about the bacterial even after wash & dry cycles. She said something about colloidal silver to sanitize but I don't have that. How would you launder fabric clothes used to wipe a bottom?!?

@FieldOfFocus 29 дней назад

I would use this Testing Lysol Laundry Sanitizer w/Petri Dishes To See If It Removes Bacteria From Cleaning Cloths!!! Testing Lysol Laundry Sanitizer w/Petri Dishes To See If It Removes Bacteria From Cleaning Cloths!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uuQqh6Sl2xE.html

@stephaniecolburn 7 дней назад

I just dump it unmeasured into my washing machine since the drum fills with so much water, therefore dilutes it dramatically. I’m curious if you were to use a higher dosage of vinegar than just 4 oz.

@FieldOfFocus 4 дня назад

I haven't tested a higher dosage so I can't say!

@noraa1 7 дней назад

I’m sorry if you have done this already, oh and I love your videos btw, but have you tried soaking them in vinegar and then washing them? I have been told to do that for mildew and figured it would also help with bacteria? Oh oh and does bacteria build up in your washer and what is the best and easiest ways to clean your washer I have these tablets from active just called washing machine cleaner?

@FieldOfFocus 4 дня назад

I haven't tested soaking in vinegar. I will add that to my list! For bacteria testing washing machine I did this: Clean Your Washing Machine Now!!!!!! Review of the Basket Clean Cycle. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wfL4hH9FMi0.html

@trieditgal5764 20 дней назад

I'd like to see what results a stronger vinegar would have.

@FieldOfFocus 19 дней назад

Stronger vinegar is on my viewer suggestion list!!

@Mo_hollywood55 12 дней назад

Thank you so much for this video!! Are you able to test for allergens? I’m allergic to dogs and can’t seem to remove the dander from my clothes!

@FieldOfFocus 10 дней назад

I am not able to test for allergens. I wish I could because we deal with dander allergies here too!

@christijacobs3199 5 дней назад

If you washed all the cloths together what kept the bacteria from transferring from one cloth to another.

@FieldOfFocus 4 дня назад

Nothing. It was just like when you wash your cleaning cloths. I just try to test in a real life setting as possible. I don't know anyone who washes one cloth at a time.

@carolyn6001 3 дня назад

Do you ever use/test 30% peroxide as a disinfectant in the rinse cycle?

@FieldOfFocus 2 дня назад

I haven't tested 30% hydrogen peroxide. I had a conversation with a hydrogen peroxide manufacturer who said never use the 30%, they sell the 30% and state you must dilute to 3% to use.. so I don't think I will be testing 30%.

@sharonsmith1783 2 дня назад

I had no idea that the dryer helped in this manner. Thank you for your research.

@FieldOfFocus 2 дня назад

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@pandoravictoria9541 5 месяцев назад

Would you be willing to test 1 cup 9f vinegar in the rinse cycle?

@pandoravictoria9541 5 месяцев назад

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@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I will add it to my viewer suggestion list.. it is about 1000 so I am doing my best!

@wishingb5859 4 дня назад

Have you tested hanging things out in the sun or using a UVC lamp? I have a Waby Baby baby bottle sterilizer that I got during Covid. It matters to me now because I currently don’t have a salary. Can I use UVC instead of buying products?

@FieldOfFocus 4 дня назад

I just recently purchased a UV wand and will start testing in the next few months!

@wishingb5859 4 дня назад

@@FieldOfFocus Thank you!

@1JewelOfTheNile 4 дня назад

I didn’t know vinegar had such a large following of groupies. It’s actually astounding how many of them in the comments are offended by this test.😂😂

@FieldOfFocus 4 дня назад

😂🤣I am so happy you noticed that!! Some people have gone so far to email me about how wrong my results were because it works for them..... 👀

@1JewelOfTheNile 4 дня назад

@@FieldOfFocus It’s equal parts humorous and a little scary. 😂

@littlebrookreader949 27 дней назад

Much appreciated. I share your videos. Thanks!b❤️

@FieldOfFocus 27 дней назад

I appreciate your support! Thank you for watching and sharing!! 😊

@coralieofjumpwithnofear 5 дней назад

I love seeing tests like this done! So very cool. 😊 I’m wondering if you’ve done a comparison or test of how well sun drying kills bacteria compared to the dryer.

@FieldOfFocus 4 дня назад

Here is the test in the sun Does the Sun Remove Bacteria From Cloths? - Part 2! Viewer Request ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1vCqi2ofYiU.html

@coralieofjumpwithnofear 2 дня назад

@@FieldOfFocus thank you so much for the link!

@ProudCanadian-vv6bk Месяц назад

I also wash them in very hot water. Vinegar does help with the odours.

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

Interesting to hear how others wash their lettuce! Thank you for commenting!

@robinfriedrich6678 13 дней назад

You always have great music thank you

@FieldOfFocus 13 дней назад

That is so nice of you to say!!!! Thank you!

@pandoravictoria7821 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the video I appreciate it.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@IvanUlrich-b3g 8 дней назад

From Mia: It would be interesting to know how well hand sanitizer works on removing germs from hands.

@FieldOfFocus 7 дней назад

Hi Mia, I will add that to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks!

@IvanUlrich-b3g 7 дней назад

@@FieldOfFocus it could be interesting to compare how long it is necessary to leave the hand sanitizer on. I think it says you need to leave it on a full 60 seconds, but often times we wipe it off after less than that. 10 secs, 20 secs, ??

@rebeccas9882 21 день назад

I need to put vaseline...it's the only thing that works...on the back of my thigh at night for psoriasis, and I cannot get all of the vaseline out of my pajama bottoms. Do you know of any solutions? Thank you for your help. They are polyester and others are cotton. I have tried a few things but not much help.

@FieldOfFocus 20 дней назад

I think for vaseline, I would scrape off as much as I could. Use maybe a cornstarch to try to absorb it and then scrub with dish soap. I haven't tested that , but I think that might help.

@rebeccas9882 15 дней назад

First, thank u for answering ❤ I have been doing exactly what u suggested for the past 6 months, I first scrape it, then I use the power dawn with the scrubber top, and then I scrape it again. I have NOT tried the cornstarch, I will try adding that step. When I washed the pj pants it comes out almost clean, the material is soft and dry but heavier than it should be. I've tried washing the load twice and it does help somewhat. I've tried 1/4 cup of vinegar, same results...maybe I'm not using enough? If u come across anything new that u hear of, perhaps u could do a show on that subject as there must be thousands of others with the same problem. Thank you so much for your help.

@tba1879 4 месяца назад

My research tells me that vinegar is a fairly weak antibacterial agent and can work optimally on hard surfaces to kill some bacteria but only if it's left in place for at least 30 minutes. If you put it in the rinse cycle of the washer it will be so attenuated with water that it will be useless. You should try it with 20% or 30% vinegar.

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

I will add that to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks for watching!

@saladlamp2092 14 дней назад

I think vinegar in the wash is supposed to soften clothes/ expand the fibers so that the laundry detergent is more effective. It's also great at removing odors.

@mgalvez8219 18 дней назад

Thank you! I will not use vinegar anymore then unless I’m trying to remove the door. I barely use dryer. I will use the dryer now to disinfect!

@kikizozu 16 дней назад

You can tell that vinegar is a fabric softener because you don’t have static when you take your clothes out and it does reduce smells

@freeasabird5187 15 дней назад

I will continue to use vinegar and dry my clothes in the sun. Vinegar is great for getting perspiration odours from clothes.

@ClockitENT 5 месяцев назад

The dryer does wonders.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

YES! The dryer is the winner in this video!! There are other laundry sanitizers that will remove the bacteria before the dryer.

@cathycoryell2351 Месяц назад

I wonder if the sunshine (outside, line dry) would also be effective, in lieu of a dryer.

@thereserivera7691 4 дня назад

I use vinegar as water softener

@FieldOfFocus 3 дня назад

Great!

@wandamusictube 27 дней назад

A better test woudl be - wash towels with normal detergent first, then add vinegar to rinse water, compare that to no vinegar in final rinsewater. OR in addition to rinse only once with vinegar, compare that to rinse similar towels in only water. AND... what temp water? that might make a difference!

@FieldOfFocus 27 дней назад

I haven't tried adding peppermint oil! I don't use vinegar in my home to clean, so I don't add anything to it! But I am sure other viewers do!

@lsb8684 4 месяца назад

And what about using raw Apple cider vinegar? I use it both for the washing mode and for the rinse mode.. Also, what would happen if we left the clothes soaked in water and baking soda for a while before washing them with apple cider vinegar?

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

I haven't tested raw ACV, but will add it to my viewer suggestion list. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@lindakuhn9426 16 дней назад

This was very interesting to see. Thank you! ❤😊

@FieldOfFocus 13 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@heatherreadsreddit8579 4 месяца назад

On which setting did you dry your cloths, and for how long were they drying, please?

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

On my dryer it is the "towel" setting, high heat and it senses when to stop, so for a load that small with 4 small washcloths, maybe 30 min or so.

@teresamoore4126 5 месяцев назад

I've tried vinegar for softness, I don't notice any difference.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

@Bigleybig Месяц назад

I use a laundromat so i can only imagine whats on my clothes

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

YES! If there is a fabric softener compartment try Lysol Laundry sanitizer! OR Oxiclean Laundry Sanitizer, that you can put directly in the drum Can OXICLEAN Remove Bacteria from Cleaning Cloths?!?! Tested the Laundry! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BcZcsekmiFI.html

@sharroon7574 24 дня назад

I couldn't bring myself to use the laundromat dryer. I would need to clean it first for sure.

@nancybentsen9381 5 месяцев назад

a new vinegarvideo i dont like vinegar it just feels dirty washingwith some thing you eat well ill watch and see your the pro

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I am not a fan of using vinegar to clean my home, but I am totally willing to test it!!

@nancybentsen9381 5 месяцев назад

@@FieldOfFocus yeah testing is fine but alot of influencersare sayingclean yourwhole house i dont find it even cleans well never mind them saing its a miracle cleaner with your test i have proof im seeing some of my thoughts at least are corrext

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

oh yeah, I don't like when influencers say something works with no proof... 🤔

@kikithegreat2525 23 дня назад

If it would make a difference if you put it in during the wash cycle or maybe did a pre-soak with vinegar?

@FieldOfFocus 23 дня назад

I am not sure because I didn't test that. Will add to my viewer suggestion list!

@noyes. 5 месяцев назад

Should it be added in with regular laundry detergent? What temperature/settings was the washing/drying?

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I followed standard laundry sanitizer directions which are to add it in the rinse cycle in the fabric softener compartment and not with the detergent. I explained in the video why I didn't use detergent. My washing machine towel settings are- Water temp: between hot and warm (I have 5 gradients on my washing machine). Soil level: Normal, Spin: max since it is a deep fill for the rinse.

@ladybugsarah6671 21 день назад

I know some people clean with vinegar to not use harsh cleansers. If it doesn't kill germs with vinegar on the cloth, it probably isn't killing germs on what your cleaning either. Thank you for the info. Now I know for sure not to use vinegar.

@FieldOfFocus 21 день назад

Here is vinegar on hard surfaces testing: Testing Vinegar! What Removes Bacteria Better:Full Strength, 50/50 Dish Soap or 50/50 Water?? #clean ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9CKWda1vW5Q.html

@lynnettawilliams2138 5 месяцев назад

Are you washing them with laundry detergent also

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I explain in the video 1:17, I test 1 product at a time so no, no detergent so that we can see how much bacteria the vinegar alone can remove. I have done other laundry test for detergents here: Is It Enough?? Laundry w/ Tide Pods & Drying Cloths To Remove Bacteria?? I Tested w/ Petri Dishes! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gPSyRFN3-Zo.html Testing Norwex Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent with Envirocloths! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zUrYQowJy2I.html

@Brandi62 25 дней назад

Have you tested Lysol laundry sanitizer? I am curious about it.

@FieldOfFocus 24 дня назад

Testing Lysol Laundry Sanitizer w/Petri Dishes To See If It Removes Bacteria From Cleaning Cloths!!! Testing Lysol Laundry Sanitizer w/Petri Dishes To See If It Removes Bacteria From Cleaning Cloths!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uuQqh6Sl2xE.html

@AniBAretz Месяц назад

How will you address the bacterial contamination left in the dryer?

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

Honestly, it doesn't bother me. I have done plenty of laundry tested where the dryer does a great job at removing bacteria. So I don't worry about it.

@PoetiqueMs 13 дней назад

I use 1/4 c soda and 1/2 c vinegar in the wash cycle. That's it. Laundry is clean and free of odor. I use Dawn on any grease stains as necessary.

@autumnrenee1605 4 месяца назад

I love your channel so much. Thank you for your dedication!

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the kind words!! I am so glad you are enjoying my channel! Thank you for watching!

@lsb8684 4 месяца назад

Which temperature did you use for this experiment?

@FieldOfFocus 4 месяца назад

I used my towel setting on my washing machine which is set to Warm. I choose the setting "towel" so that all my laundry tests are the same. Thanks!

@lsb8684 4 месяца назад

It should be 40 degrees Celsius in that case, thank you

@samanthawiessing6348 29 дней назад

I use a cup of 30% cleaning vinegar in my laundry.

@FieldOfFocus 28 дней назад

Thanks for sharing!

@kimberlindy 5 месяцев назад

This is great, thanks! I'm one of those who started using vinegar with a bit of Dawn to clean my shower surround since it does such a great job removing soap scum and doesn't make me cough at all. Now wondering if I need to follow up with something that we know kills germs. Hmm.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

hmmm I think that is up to you. I haven't spent much time testing bacteria in the shower.. but maybe this summer I will test some thing out. Thanks for your continued support!

@user-bv1ss5nj9b Месяц назад

I use 1 cup vinegar (6% acidity) with 10 drops of tea tree oil. 🤯 Best thing ever to clean my shower/tub. No more scrubbing. Just wipes off grime with a sponge. And tea tree oil is a great disinfectant. The odor is a bit strong but goes away within an hour - FAR better than the commercial cleaners that burn my nose and give me a terrible headache.

@anniesama5729 24 дня назад

Chemicals don't really "remove" bacteria. It just kills it.

@FieldOfFocus 23 дня назад

yes but due to algorithm that word that starts with K will put on restrictions on my videos, so I say remove.

@anniesama5729 23 дня назад

@@FieldOfFocus touché.

@MadLadsAnonymous 23 дня назад

There's also 30% cleaning vinegar from Home Depot!

@FieldOfFocus 23 дня назад

Yes there is! It is on my viewer suggestion list!

@MadLadsAnonymous 23 дня назад

@@FieldOfFocus Love your channel! Will keep promoting it to my circle. Thanks for all the effort.

@aleksandras.5277 27 дней назад

I wonder what concentration of acid would be (more) effective? In my country regular vinegar is usually 10% acid. And instead of grocery store vinegar I simply buy 80% acid solution, cos it makes no sense to carry water home. But yes, i use vinegar more as a softener than disinfectant, just wash in high temp...

@FieldOfFocus 27 дней назад

Lots of people use it as a softener! I agree with purchasing it at 80% at least means you are not paying of water!

@bmac6645 Месяц назад

I think your channel would grow much faster if you skipped the repetitive swabbing of all the samples and petri dishes. We understand the process. It's excellent. Would like to just get to the results and then have more time to check out your other videos. Showing one is enough, especially when we can see you sampling the various locations and see the cloths lined up on your dryer

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

Thanks for you thoughts. I did that for one video and got a ton of comments saying “how do we know what you swabbed?” So i remade the video. So I will keep it as is. Feel free to fast forward.

@pepperminthomecrafts8269 5 месяцев назад

Thank you. Take care

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@ChristopherCompagnon1AndOnly 16 дней назад

And did you test the iron instead of the dryer ?

@FieldOfFocus 16 дней назад

No I didn’t.

@SeanRhoadesChristopher Месяц назад

It does remove stink 😶‍🌫️🤢

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

I never noticed... or tested that.. so good to know!

@leaclayton3598 Месяц назад

Dryer vs Clothesline?

@FieldOfFocus Месяц назад

I have tested drying cloths in the sun here: Washing & Drying in the SUN to Remove Bacteria? -VIEWER REQUEST- Tested w/Petri dishes! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MioFTSuBQHA.html

@leaclayton3598 Месяц назад

@@FieldOfFocus thanks 😊

@marcellapaulsen9274 21 день назад

Thank you so much for this!

@FieldOfFocus 20 дней назад

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@dells85 18 дней назад

THANK YOU for conducting these very thorough scientific tests and sharing your results with us!

@FieldOfFocus 17 дней назад

Thank you for your support!

@UFOCrochet 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

You are welcome! 😊

@rmp7400 21 день назад

Yes, white vinegar!!!!!

@FieldOfFocus 21 день назад

Thanks for watching!

@vanessalumbra9409 21 день назад

Vinegar is used as a softner, not bacteria remover.

@FieldOfFocus 21 день назад

I had viewers ask if it removes bacteria, so I tested it.

@vanessalumbra9409 21 день назад

@FieldOfFocus You never know unless you try it. I found this very interesting. A lot of homemade cleaners contain vinegar.

@googleuser7853 5 месяцев назад

Hello, just came across your channel its very intriguing 😊 Have you done a video on 50/50 Vinegar and Fabuloso Multipurpose for surfaces? I saw the videos of them on their own but wonder if you mixed the two before.

@FieldOfFocus 5 месяцев назад

I have not done a video with both products mixed. I just have separate videos for Vinegar and Fabuloso. Thanks for watching!

@GabrielKnightz 5 месяцев назад

Have you considered mixing vinegar and hydrogen peroxide making Peracetic acid. Which is meant to be food safe i think, and more powerful than each by themselves.