How do you sanitize and disinfect laundry without using bleach?

Answer 1

Boil it. The old fashioned "green" way of sanitizing laundry without bleach is to simply boil it.

New front loading washers have a sanitizing cycle where the water is heated and sanitizes your clothes.

The little brown bottle of Lysol, add one cup to your wash load. It too will sanitize your laundry. However, the odor from the Lysol will need to be washed out, and then add some fabric softener to mask any residual odor of the sanitizer.

Pine sol original type, added to HOT water only wash load will sanitize your laundry. But there are issues with the smell, though not nearly as bad as the little brown jug of Lysol!

Answer 2

You can sanitize and disinfect laundry without using bleach by using hot water (at least 140°F), using laundry detergents with disinfecting properties (like hydrogen peroxide or pine oil), and utilizing the high heat of a dryer for items that can withstand it. You can also add white vinegar or baking soda to the wash cycle, as they have natural disinfecting properties.