Your clothes harbour more than just style. Bacteria, dust mites, and allergens thrive in unwashed fabrics, impacting your skin health and overall wellbeing. Here is why fabric hygiene deserves your attention.
The Invisible Threat in Your Wardrobe
Studies show that a single worn t-shirt can contain up to 100,000 bacteria per square centimetre. Sweat, dead skin cells, and environmental pollutants create a breeding ground for microbes that can cause skin irritation, acne, and even respiratory issues.
How Often Should You Really Wash?
Underwear and socks: after every wear. T-shirts and shirts: 1-2 wears. Jeans: 4-5 wears. Bed sheets: weekly. Towels: every 3-4 uses. Following these guidelines keeps bacterial counts at safe levels.
The Role of Water Temperature
Hot water (60C+) kills most bacteria and dust mites effectively. For everyday clothes, a warm wash at 40C with quality detergent provides sufficient sanitisation while being gentler on fabrics.
Professional Sanitisation
Lokengo uses industrial-grade sanitisation processes that eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and allergens. Our professional wash cycles ensure your clothes are not just clean but truly hygienic.
Ready to give your clothes the best care?
Drop your laundry at a Lokengo smart locker and let our experts handle the rest.
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