If the stains are still in the fabric, wash them again. When the stains are all gone, put the clothes in a dryer and use the hottest temperature setting to dry them. Clothes soaked during storm flooding may be contaminated. This happens when flood water become contaminated with sewage waste. If this has happened to your clothes, or you suspect contamination, you need to disinfect.
Disinfectants kill harmful bacteria.
Here are some simple steps to follow. Always wear rubber or plastic gloves when handling clothes. Separate washable clothing from drycleanable clothing. Washable Clothing Rinse several times in cold water. If badly soiled, soak overnight in cold water and heavy liquid detergent.