Use of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in laundering stops cross-contamination of Bacillus cereus

Hot and steamy: outbreak of Bacillus cereus in Singapore associated with construction work and laundry practices

“…14,19 Use of sodium hypochlorite at 0.42% for >10 min to achieve free chlorine concentration of 192 ppm effectively eliminated spores from linen without unacceptable odour or fabric damage. 33 One hospital autoclaved all linen in use to remove bacillus contamination. 15 Our investigation also identified amplification of bacillus in laundered linen due to storage in plastic bags.…”

Use of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in laundering stops cross-contamination of Bacillus cereus

“…We experienced an undetected Bacillus pseudo-outbreak, which lasted more than one year after renovation work of a 602-bed hospital (1). We concluded that environmental contamination followed by contamination of linen was the major source of the pseudo-outbreak.…”

Cleanliness of Linen and Clothing Items Professionally Laundered or Dry-Cleaned

“…Previous studies have clarified that Bacillus cereus contamination of hospital linen such as towels for wiping and sheets, causes bloodstream infection, meningitis, and pseudo-infection (1)(2)(3)(4). Therefore, maintaining the cleanliness of linen is important.…”