Consumer Reports’ Home & Trends writer Jodhaira Rodriguez says you should wash all new clothing purchases, including your delicates, like underwear.

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Step 1: Clean the sink. Fully clean the sink you’ll be using to hand-wash your clothes. Laundry expert Patric Richardson (also known as “The Laundry Evangelist”), who’s the author of ...

Wash clothes soon after wearing them. If not possible, allow them to air out before placing them in the hamper. Do not use too much detergent or load an excessive amount of clothes into the washer.

Perhaps nastiest of all, though, are the human bacteria likely clinging to your seemingly new clothes. If you’ve got a ...

Why You Should Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them for the First Time. We're talking about more than just your new underwear. By Jodhaira Rodriguez Home & Trends Writer. December 27, 2024.

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How To Wash And Care For Your Workout Clothes, According To Laundry Experts From pre-wash to post wash, we got you covered. By Lily Wohlner Published: Jan 31, 2025 3:02 PM EST ...