In the United States and in other countries of the world, second-hand clothing is highly popular and highly sought after, since in them you can find all kinds of garments, including several brand names, at extremely affordable prices and above all, in excellent condition.
However, doubts and questions regarding second-hand clothing can be many, especially those that have to do with its origin; That is why around this merchandise there are a series of myths, which ensure that they can come from creepy places, such as morgues, hospitals and cemeteries.
The truth is that most of this type of clothing comes from department stores and donations, but it is not ruled out that some may come from the aforementioned sites, so they would be an important source of transmission of bacteria and diseases.
Diseases you can catch from wearing second-hand clothes
These types of garments can carry many types of bacteria, including:
* Bacterial cellulitis
* Folliculitis
* Impetigo
These can cause skin infections and other skin diseases.
In addition, if the clothing has had contact with bodily fluids, such as blood or semen, it can even transmit other types of diseases, among which are:
* scabies
* Tuberculosis
* Hepatitis A
* ringworm
* Herpes
How to wash second-hand clothes before putting them on
Some recommend washing it with boiling water and adding 2 cups of vinegar for each load in the washer. It should be noted that this method turns out to be aggressive for many types of fabric, so it is best to read the washing instructions before doing so.
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