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My kid is back in school. Do I need to wash their clothes after they come home each day to be safe?
It s normal to wonder what you can do to minimize the risk of virus transmission if you re in a region where schools have reopened or plan on reopening soon. And clothing is of particular concern. Young kids don t exactly have the greatest hygiene: They pick their nose, put their hands in their mouths, wipe dirt on their clothes, touch other kids you get the idea.
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My kid is back in school. Do I need to wash their clothes after they come home each day to be safe?
It’s normal to wonder what you can do to minimize the risk of virus transmission if you’re in a region where schools have reopened or plan on reopening soon. And clothing is of particular concern. Young kids don’t exactly have the greatest hygiene: They pick their nose, put their hands in their mouths, wipe dirt on their clothes, touch other kids you get the idea.
Coronavirus FAQ: Should I Wash My Kid’s Clothes Every Day After School?
By Pranav Baskar
December 16, 2020
Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you’d like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: “Weekly Coronavirus Questions.”
My kid is back in school. Do I need to wash their clothes after they come home each day to be safe?
It’s normal to wonder what you can do to minimize the risk of virus transmission if you’re in a region where schools have reopened or plan on reopening soon. And clothing is of particular concern. Young kids don’t exactly have the greatest hygiene: They pick their nose, put their hands in their mouths, wipe dirt on their clothes, touch other kids you get the idea.