View Full Version : Do you wash new clothes before you wear them?


Janice
11-18-2015, 06:52 PM
I wash certain things like towels, sheets, undies or things I want softer like jeans, or stiff cotton clothes.

Ohio8
11-18-2015, 09:36 PM
I do.

Penny Lane
11-18-2015, 09:43 PM
I wash certain things like towels, sheets, undies or things I want softer like jeans, or stiff cotton clothes.


I do too. Especially towels and sheets as they are treated with a scotch guard type thing to repel dirt and dust. If towels especially aren't washed first they will not absorb well. And also putting towels in the dryer gets all excess lint off. As for clothing, I usually wash t shirts and jeans before wearing them. They too are treated.

DJM77
11-18-2015, 10:27 PM
Yes

Family Ties Forever!
11-18-2015, 10:36 PM
Yes, I do. I have sensitive skin. I wash clothes, sheets, towels etc. I know clothes have dye in them. After they have been washed once I can wear the clothes and use the towels and sheets.

Coffeecup
11-18-2015, 11:00 PM
Sometimes. Usually underwear, that is drawers, are in a plastic bag so I figure they are clean. As for every Tina, Dora and Harriet trying the clothes on before me, I take my chances I'm not going to get a rash. How do I know they have tried the clothes for I do usually find the shirt buttoned up on the rack. On the other hand, with pants, I have to hem them up for the legs are long. I do find after I hem them, I wash them and sometimes I think they might have shrunk. I don't want my pants to hang too low or be too high water looking either.So for shrinkage, I should wash first. I tend to think dyes of the past aren't a problem like they used to be. But I will let you know if I get a rash..

Bonniegirl
11-18-2015, 11:19 PM
I wash new sheets and towels!!! Sometimes pajamas if they seem too stiff and not comfortable enough!

Dude111
11-19-2015, 11:47 AM
I do.
Yup usually...........

Chocolate Moose
11-19-2015, 02:29 PM
Yes, everything. Unless it's dry clean only.

Retro4Life
11-19-2015, 02:32 PM
Nope, though I should, just lazy, lol.

shotzette
11-19-2015, 07:30 PM
Nope.

Rawr
11-21-2015, 08:47 PM
Yes, always.

gidgetgrape
11-21-2015, 08:56 PM
Nope.

Wawwie
11-21-2015, 10:48 PM
No

70s show watcher
11-22-2015, 07:40 PM
almost always

MrCleveland
11-23-2015, 03:35 PM
I don't wash new clothes that I bought. They'll get dirty anyhow.

gilligan fanatic
11-23-2015, 04:10 PM
I didn't use to but I do now

sara
11-24-2015, 10:17 PM
I always do you never know how many people tried them on before you did.

Coffeecup
11-25-2015, 06:36 PM
I don't wash new clothes that I bought. They'll get dirty anyhow.
I sort of feel that way. They are clean new, so why do I need to wash them .

Fleet
11-28-2015, 01:32 AM
Yes, I do.