Washing Toxics Out of New Clothes

Clothing & Shoes
Written by Debra Lynn Dadd

March 15, 2014 by Debra Lynn Dadd

Question from Bonnie 

What's the best way to wash/soak new clothes, to get the toxins out (or remove as much as possible)?

Thanks!

Debra's Answer

I just wash new clothes in my normal laundry.

I take care to buy clothing that is not permanent-press because that finish will not wash out.

Most new clothing has a corn-based finish on it called "sizing" that washes right out with the first laundering.

I only purchase natural fibers.

 

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