The gross reasons why you should always wash new clothes before wearing them

DON'T you just love the look and feel of brand new clothes?

- GERRY CUPIDO

The fresh, vibrant colours, that perfect fit, and simply the excitement of slipping into something new.

However, you might want to think twice before you rip off that price tag and rock your new outfit because there's one very important step you most likely haven't thought about taking.

That is, to wash that new item before wearing it.

You're probably wondering why you need to wash something that has just come off the shelf.

Well, it's not quite as fresh and clean as you think it is.

Your new item can carry a surprising and kind of gross mix of chemicals, germs, and other nasties that you definitely don't want up against your skin.

Here’s a look at why that first wash is way more important than you might think.

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