Can plasma replace your washing machine? Probably not. Dirt, oil, grass stains, and everyday grime are exactly what water, agitation, and modern detergents are great at removing.

But plasma may have a different role: disinfection.

In this video, I talk about where plasma could fit into laundry — not as a replacement for washing, but as an added treatment step after washing and before drying. Plasma can create a strong oxidative environment that may help inactivate bacteria, viruses, fungal spores, and other microbes on clothing, gym clothes, hospital garments, and bedding.

The short version: wash first, plasma second, dry last.

This is part of my “Can Plasma?” series, where I answer viewer questions about what plasma can and cannot do.

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