Are new store bought sheets clean?

Question

Just got a new place and a new bed set...

I have to go out to do laundry...

When I buy a set of bed sheets or pillow cases from the store can I assume they are clean and okay to sleep on fresh out of the packaging?

Or should I definitely clean them because they have third world germs?

Answer 1

New clothes and bedding have been sprayed with a chemical to help them look their best in the store.  It is best to always wash these first before using them.  Especially if you have sensitive skin.

Answer 2

Well if you think about it too much you will want to wash new things but personally I never have.  People used to wash cotton sheets because there was a lot of 'dressing' put in them.  Most bedding sets are sealed up in bags anyway.  PS  I don't think 3rd world germs are any more germy than 1st world germs and unless you are going to l**k your sheets it should be OK.  Enjoy your new bed set.

Answer 3

Always wash your new sheets, clothes, underwear before use.  The factories use sizing in the fabrics and sometimes irritate the skin.  I actually have heard of a rare case that a woman bought a bra (foam form bra) and had eggs in the foam and worked its way into the womans breast (worms developed) and caused her health problems (saw this on a documentary show).  So yeah...wash everything that you buy before use.

Answer 4

I wouldn't worry about third world germs, but sheets are always best if washed before use. New out of the package, they have a smell that I don't like.

Answer 5

I would always wash them first...whats it hurt? I too recently bought sheets and thought humm maybe i can just put these right on but I looked at the sheets I bought and it had a little spot where you can feel them and thought there is no telling who all has touched these, I threw them in the wash and slept great. Good Luck!! =]]

Answer 6

They should be clean, but if you are not to happy with that then you could just put them through a quick wash, even if it is just to take the newness out of them, as i always just give them a rinse through before use.