title: Fabric softeners impact cleaning, but not disinfection, by a saturated steam vapor system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA; Medical Student, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dematteo
authors.affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA; Medical Student, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Warden
authors.affiliation: Toxics Use Reduction Institute, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA.
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA. Electronic address: Nancy_Goodyear@uml.edu.
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Goodyear
mesh_terms: D001512:Bedding and Linens; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007847:Laundry Service, Hospital; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013227:Steam
chemical_list: D009930:Organic Chemicals; D013227:Steam; C010153:fabric softeners