I am sending some old clothes from my family to Goodwill and I washed them a month ago and packed them into a bag and I was wondering if I have to wash them again. Before I give them in.PLEASE provide a source or website and if you can't find anything just please give me accurate information. most likely goodwill donators
2006-06-12 15:29:16 · 11 answers · asked by bluez 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
No, you don't have to. Its nice that you already have, but they accept donations without assessing its condition (unless you want a receipt for your taxes.) Even so, I have purchased many things from Goodwill that obviously had not been laundered (paper in pockets, stains, etc.) and I always wash them before wearing.
2006-06-12 15:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by shukuken 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We donate to Goodwill and we have always washed clothing before sending it in. The notion of a warehouse full of unwashed clothing is pretty repugnant! Pity the people who would have to work there!
If you washed them a month ago and packed them into a bag, why would you need to wash them again?
2006-06-12 15:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they were already washed and have been sealed in a bag, they're not dirty and you could take them to Goodwill. You might want to check for mildew damage, though, just in case any moisture got inside--and check for moth damage, too, if you have woolen items. Also, I'm pretty sure that second-hand stores are required to launder clothing items before putting them on the rack. The Goodwill webpage is below, if you need more info. :o)
2006-06-12 15:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Antique Silver Buttons 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
out of common courtesy it would be nice to have the clothes washed. just because many people go there and put the clothes on directly after purchasing them. you really don't have to, but, I do just as a common courtesy. the people who work at goodwill tell me that they are able to actually get more money for clothes that have been washed because they have a better appearance to those that are looking to buy clothes at the store.
2006-06-19 08:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by navymilitarybrat76 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look at it this way - if there is moisture in the fabric when you put the clothes in a plastic bag for collection, they might sit for a long time before they get put on the rack and get moldy.
If no one has worn the clothes, it's probably fine. I don't mind putting on clothes that were washed a month ago.
2006-06-13 02:20:02 · answer #5 · answered by rambling vine 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no you have allready done that and by the way they check out all of the items when they receive them and send the to a plaace to be cleaned. just to be sure that thy are sanitized, would be bad if somebody got a germ off of something bought at goodwill eh?
2006-06-12 17:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by jamesbenball 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No you just send them to them the way they are, some good will wash and have the clothes done anyway. "Cleaned"
2006-06-12 15:43:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think freshly laundered cloths is a prerequisite for good charity. If they are going to be in storage for awhile, try putting a dryer sheet in to freshen them up a bit. If they are mildewy just throw them away because it will contaminate clothes that are not.
Giving is a good thing, so God Bless YOU.
2006-06-19 15:20:18 · answer #8 · answered by owllady 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you went to a store, would you want to get dirty clothes?
Of course you should give them clean, non-stained items! What good are clothes that no one wants or can wear?
2006-06-12 16:23:17 · answer #9 · answered by kc 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One wash is good. If they are in a bag for a little bit, that's fine, they haven't been warn is all.
2006-06-12 16:55:06 · answer #10 · answered by dreamcatweaver 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋