Suds turn silver nanoparticles in clothes into duds
Harsh detergents destroy antibacterial particles found in athletic clothing, hospital gowns

WASHED OUT Detergents with bleach or bleach alternatives can take out chunks of antibacterial silver nanoparticles in addition to tough stains.
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