Eradicil ensures that baby nappies and clothes are free from germs

(03/03/2009)

Energy-saving low temperature washes do not kill disease-causing microbes such as the fungi Candida which causes thrush. This is a particular problem for pregnant (and breast feeding) women who are unable to take oral anti-fungal treatments and risk re-infection even from apparently clean clothing.

Biochemist David Draper recognised that there was a need for a new way of tackling the problem when a pregnant family member was feeling run-down by recurrent thrush – a common problem caused by changes in hormone levels during pregnancy.

“Bacteria and fungi are only killed by boil washing and most domestic washing machines no longer have this setting,” he explains. “While in Switzerland I found a medicated laundry pre-wash that can be used at low temperatures to effectively destroy microbes lingering in fabrics.” He and business partner Neil Oughton of Vidant Pharma launched the product in the UK as Eradicil. It is available both online and from independent pharmacies.

“Microbes from bath mats, underwear, and wash cloths love the warm moist conditions in the washing machine and can even remain in the cylinder to infect the next load. Even apparently clean clothes can harbour disease-carrying microbes if you wash at low temperatures, which can be a problem for vulnerable people such as pregnant women and young babies. Eradicil offers peace of mind and can be used alongside topical treatments such as creams to break the cycle of re-infection and prevent recurrent or persistent infections.”

New mums can use Eradicil to ensure that baby’s nappies and clothes are free from germs, even when washed at low temperatures.

“Eradicil has been specially formulated to ensure that it destroys the source of infections, but is gentle on delicate fibres and kind to skin,” says David Draper. “It is designed to work effectively alongside regular laundry detergent in a domestic washing machine.”

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