JOURNAL ARTICLE

Virucidal activity of household laundry detergents and additives in simulated wash cycles.

  • Published In: Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2025, v. 136, n. 3. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Konkol, Justyna E; Becker, Britta; Paulmann, Dajana; Steinmann, Eike; Todt, Daniel; Meister, Toni L; Evers, Stefan; Dotzauer, Andreas; Weide, Mirko; Brill, Florian H H 3 of 3

Abstract

This article evaluates the antiviral efficacy of common domestic laundry detergents and a hygiene rinser additive against two viruses: the enveloped Modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) and the nonenveloped murine norovirus (MNV). Using suspension tests and a lab-scale washing machine to simulate household laundering, the study found that all tested detergents effectively inactivated MVA at 30°C, while only the solid detergent containing active oxygen bleach (AOB) achieved significant inactivation of the more resistant MNV at low temperatures. The hygiene rinser showed limited antiviral activity but enhanced virus removal during the rinse cycle for MVA. These findings provide practical guidance for consumers aiming to reduce viral contamination on textiles during home laundering, especially under low-temperature conditions.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Applied Microbiology. 2025/03, Vol. 136, Issue 3, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1364-5072
  • DOI:10.1093/jambio/lxaf057
  • Accession Number:184351066
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