Microwave sterilization of Candida on underwear fabric. A preliminary report
Friedrich, E.G.; Phillips, L.E.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 33(5): 421-422
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 3290474 Document Number: 305551
Candida-contaminated underwear might not be sterilized by ordinary laundering. The effectiveness of microwaving against Candida albicans on fabric was therefore determined. Swatches of Candida-impregnated cotton underpants fabric were subjected to domestic microwaving at the high setting for up to 30 minutes. If the fabric was microwaved dry, the Candida organisms survived. If the fabric was moistended, sterilization occurred within five minutes. Microwaving wet, freshly laundered cotton underpants should sterilize residual Candida and reduce the risk of reinfection.