How do I wash clothes, towels, bedding from impetigo?

My son and daughter have been diagnosed with impetigo. I’ve been reading alot that the items need to be washed in hot water. I certainly want to clean the items properly, but I’m also scared hot water will shrink everything. I’m not afraid of the towels, but I am of the clothes and bedding. I actually used to watch white tshirts in hot water and they seemed to be shrinking so I quit doing that. Please help, I don’t know what to do! Also, I put everything in the regular hamper before I saw further advice to keep said items separate. UGH! Obviously I am quite new at this. Thank You!

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One Response to How do I wash clothes, towels, bedding from impetigo?

  1. Jess says:

    you have to wash everything in hot water or the infection will linger