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Huh? People are buying new clothing in stores and online. Nothing is being done with that. Just wash your clothes when you buy them. Not a big deal. People should was all new clothing, bedding, and linens anyway. New fabrics are treated with nasty chemicals to keep bugs away and fabric stabilizers. You don't want that stuff on your skin. It's nasty.
Did everyone forget how long C-19 can survive outside a host?
Have we completely lost our minds?
Living in fear is not good.
Yes, we have all lost our collective minds. I make sure all the used clothing I buy wears a mask and socially distances itself, you know, I cut off it’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. No socializing at all. Then I make it quarantine in the basement for 2 weeks before it emerges into the real world.
Other people, with a death wish, just wash the clothes before they wear them.
I don't see any more risk buying new or used items, especially from a public place like a store. Both new or used clothes have a chance to be touched by someone infected with COVID and not know it. I went to a thrift store yesterday and the store was pack as usual. I actually regret walking in....putting myself at risk with that many people inside a building. The only saving grace was that everyone was wearing face mask.
So let all donated clothes sit for a week before handling them and sorting/putting out on the sales floor, problem solved.
As people have said on the other thread about used clothing, I'd be more worried about lice/bedbugs than COVID because it'll survive for less time and is much easier to eradicate (see my first sentence above).
Unfortunately, many of the shelters are not accepting clothing donations now. Part of the problem is the logistics of sorting and storing the clothes whilst they are running with diminished staffing.
So let all donated clothes sit for a week before handling them and sorting/putting out on the sales floor, problem solved.
As people have said on the other thread about used clothing, I'd be more worried about lice/bedbugs than COVID because it'll survive for less time and is much easier to eradicate (see my first sentence above).
I tend to agree, but I'd still be pretty worried if let's say I bought some clothing KNOWING that a person w/ COVID wore it. It could sit out in the sun for 7 days & I'm sure it would kill any germs, but NO article of clothing will be that unique or rare that I'd just have to have that specific piece of clothing. I'll buy NEW...better to be on the safe side.
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Originally Posted by Lillie767
Unfortunately, many of the shelters are not accepting clothing donations now. Part of the problem is the logistics of sorting and storing the clothes whilst they are running with diminished staffing.
So, yes, COVID's affected this industry in one way or another.
My 17-year-old just came back from the thrift store with a bag full of clothing. A 100% cashmere Talbots sweater, American Eagle pants, a couple more nice pullovers and a dress. It all fits her, all looks brand new, and she got everything for $20. What's not to like? These items are no more likely to be harboring Covid than new clothes are, and she probably saved $300 over buying everything new. I have never understood why people feel that used but still perfect clothes are icky. They can be washed, can't they?
Actually, I have a feeling that people who won't buy used clothes because of Covid weren't that crazy about buying used clothes, or used anything, before Covid, either.
I had a friend who thought used books were icky. She only read brand new books that she ordered online; just didn't want to think that anyone had paged through a book before her even in a bookstore, and certainly not in a library. I encouraged her in her madness because after she read the books once, she would give them to me.
My 17-year-old just came back from the thrift store with a bag full of clothing. A 100% cashmere Talbots sweater, American Eagle pants, a couple more nice pullovers and a dress. It all fits her, all looks brand new, and she got everything for $20. What's not to like? These items are no more likely to be harboring Covid than new clothes are, and she probably saved $300 over buying everything new. I have never understood why people feel that used but still perfect clothes are icky. They can be washed, can't they?
Actually, I have a feeling that people who won't buy used clothes because of Covid weren't that crazy about buying used clothes, or used anything, before Covid, either.
I had a friend who thought used books were icky. She only read brand new books that she ordered online; just didn't want to think that anyone had paged through a book before her even in a bookstore, and certainly not in a library. I encouraged her in her madness because after she read the books once, she would give them to me.
Yes, that's a great deal for all that. If the tags are still on them, all the better. Some people are just turned off by that used/musky, etc. smell the moment you step into the building. I wouldn't be surprised if it gives some people headaches. Everyone has their prerogative.
And now, they sell this at the stores & it says proven to kill COVID, so you can have even more peace of mind when washing clothing. I'm going to buy this stuff next time I go to Target/Walmart:
DDIL buys most of the kids; stuff at consignment shops. They look adorable. She and DS aren't concerned about COVID and neither am I, although we take all the other recommended precautions- distancing, avoiding crowds, masks, takeout only, etc.
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