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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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohio8

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

11-18-2015, 06:52 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Do you wash new clothes before you wear them? I wash certain things like towels, sheets, undies or things I want softer like jeans, or stiff cotton clothes.

11-18-2015, 09:36 PM	#2
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,925	I do.
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11-18-2015, 10:27 PM	#4
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11-19-2015, 02:29 PM	#9
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,898	Yes, everything. Unless it's dry clean only.
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11-19-2015, 02:32 PM	#10
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Nope, though I should, just lazy, lol.
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11-18-2015, 10:36 PM	#5
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	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.

11-18-2015, 11:00 PM	#6
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	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..

11-18-2015, 11:19 PM	#7
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,736	I wash new sheets and towels!!! Sometimes pajamas if they seem too stiff and not comfortable enough!

11-19-2015, 07:30 PM	#11
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	Nope.

11-21-2015, 08:47 PM	#12
Rawr Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 05, 2015 Posts: 2,160	Yes, always.

11-21-2015, 08:56 PM	#13
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Nope.

11-21-2015, 10:48 PM	#14
Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	No

11-22-2015, 07:40 PM	#15
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	almost always