The popularity of second-hand stores has increased in recent years, and buying in such stores is no longer a cause for shame. For many people, it is a way to reduce consumerism and a step towards taking care of our planet. You can find gems and luxury brands at great prices there. However, in every second-hand store, clothes smell the same. The unpleasant smell is so intense that it is difficult to get rid of it. What is that smell?
Why do clothes from second-hand stores smell strange? “The unpleasant smell works to their advantage”
Regular visitors to second-hand stores know that sometimes it is difficult to get rid of the smell. Jan Bondar, former spokesman for the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate, explained why they smell specific. As it turns out, in order for them to be delivered to the store, they must undergo a disinfection and disinfestation process using strong chemicals.
Where do branded clothes in second-hand shops come from?/ Illustrative photo Where do branded clothes in second-hand shops come from?/ Illustrative photo/ photo by PIOTR MAZUR/ Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Before they reach the shelf, clothes are sorted, washed and protected against rodents and pests. That’s where this scent comes from. – On the one hand, it is unpleasant, but it guarantees that the clothes we bought have been disinfected and disinfested. We know they are safe and there are no insects on them. Let’s remember that these are things used by other people. Paradoxically, this unpleasant smell works to their advantage because it shows that all legal requirements have been met – explained the spokesman.
Do you have to wash second-hand clothes? Before you put them on, try this trick. “For your own safety”
In some cases, getting rid of unpleasant odors from clothes is difficult. Remember to always wash your clothes before wearing them, and if the smell still persists, it is worth using a proven solution. Just pour water into a bowl and add vinegar in a 1:5 ratio, and then soak the clothes for at least an hour.. After this time, throw them into the washing machine. – Purchased clothes should be washed mainly due to the unpleasant smell. People who have sensitive skin and contact with such chemicals may cause an allergic reaction should also remember this. For your own safety, it is better to wash second-hand clothes before using them for the first time, although the goods in such a store should generally be safe – said a former GIS spokesman. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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