NASH

The project uses modern OMICS technologies to investigate the effectiveness of sustainable strategies for laundry hygiene under practical conditions. It is being investigated whether enzymes and probiotic bacteria can improve machine and laundry hygiene without having to resort to higher washing temperatures or aggressive antimicrobial agents. The aim of this project is to elucidate the causes of laundry odour and to create a basis for prebiotic manipulation of the laundry microbiota. To this end, statistical and bioinformatic evaluations will be used to identify product formulations that reduce pathogens and bad odours in the machine. NASH will deliver new detergent formulations that use enzymes or live bacteria (probiotics) to help improve the hygiene of washing machines and washed laundry without increasing the environmental load.