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Disinfecting Clothing from HPV

Hi,
I have searched the web for a clear answer to this question and am shocked that after more than an hour I could not find a definitive one.

I am wondering what the best way is to disinfect clothing to make sure there is no risk of transmitting HPV or other std's or parasites.  The specific article in question is a pair of wetsuit pants (made of neoprene) purchase on the used market, history unknown.

Please only respond if you know what you are talking about (or at least disclaim).

Thanks very much in advance!

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bleach will destroy the neoprene. When I worked for a river rafting company we found white vinegar in warm, NOT hot, water killed bacteria better than the commercial solutions. We had them tested as the commercial solution was so expensive compared to vinegar. The results were surprising as the vinegar outperformed the commercial product for sanitation.
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541093 tn?1224670896
I would like to draw all of your attention to response posted by Dr.HHH where he has commented that hpv is not transmitted through clothing and refers to some studies on the subject:

Please use the link below to read the post:

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/628159
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Great!  Thanks for the replies.  A recipe.  That's just what I've been looking for.
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if you can put a small amount of bleach but i would not be worried
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647397 tn?1307056615
sorry missspelled the recipe goes 20 minutes 10 tablespoons
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647397 tn?1307056615
Hi, I asked the same question to my gyn, she recommended to wash my wetsuit (even if it is yours or borrowed or rental) in a vingar solution with water, she said around 20 tablespoons in the water.
Some of the pals around the forum said that there is no such thing as conclusive about transmitting HPV or cleaning the garments, still I am just letting you know what my gyn suggested me to do.
BEsides stongly advise me to get my own stuff and stop rental, borrowing, etc.
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657020 tn?1238037518
Np :)
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Thanks very much for taking the time to respond, Amanda!
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657020 tn?1238037518
Now I am no medical professional of course, but it is my understanding that because hpv is a skin virus, skin-to-skin contact is necessary to contract hpv. As for herpes, I've read some conflicting information, but what I found to be most consistent is that if the virus does live on inanimate objects, it dies too quickly to actually be spread this way. The only std I can think of that is actually KNOWN to be spread this way is molluscum contagiosum. Aside from that, I'm really not sure on how you'd want to go about disinfecting. Bleach solution?
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