“Not only the epidermis, but even lice and pinworms.” Better never wear such clothes

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Clothes hanging on store hangers or perfectly folded clothes in the packages we order give the impression of being clean. Unfortunately, appearances are deceptive, and wearing new clothes without washing them first can be fatal.

Don’t you wash new clothes before putting them on? Experts explain why it’s wrong

According to her article “”, new clothes may contain dangerous chemicals that are used in the production of clothes. These are i.a. formaldehyde resins and urea, which are used as a “preservative” of clothing, protecting it, for example, against the growth of mold. Although these are usually trace amounts, there is nevertheless a risk of an allergic reaction and skin irritation. Not to mention the fact that the clothes you buy have probably been touched and tried on many times by different people, so they can contain all kinds of bacteria.

On such clothes, not only epidermis can be found, but even lice or pinworms

– said in the program “36.6” the dermatologist, Dr. Irena Walecka. Therefore, it is very important to wash your new clothes before the first wear and make sure that it is clean and will not cause any problems in direct contact with the skin.

So how to wash new clothes without worrying about their condition?

Don’t be afraid to wash new clothes before wearing them for the first time. They will not be damaged if you follow the rules written on the label. It is best to wash freshly purchased clothes separately, carefully sorted by colors. When washing for the first time, be very careful of dye transfer. After washing, it is also worth ironing such clothes.

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