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EDEN – Extension Disaster Education Network
Fact Sheet

How to Clean Clothes After a Hurricane or Flood

University of GeorgiaGeorgiaAdded Aug 28, 2025

Water damage can make it difficult to decide which items to keep and which to remove from your home. Floodwater can be contaminated with bacteria/viruses, chemicals, sewage, and asbestos. This publication provides helpful information about how to care for potentially contaminated clothing and fabric items.

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Program AreaEDEN
HazardFloodHurricane
Topic AreaFamily and Consumer Sciences
FocusHousing