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You think you can get away with wearing your newly bought blouse right away without giving it a rinse first, because naturally, its new and ‘clean’. Well, think again.
That very blouse has most likely been tried on by a lot of people during its time on the shelf or rack—the number can reach dozens!
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Obviously, other factors weigh in on this, such as the size of the store, or how long the garment has been on display.
Professor of microbiology and pathology at New York University, Philip Tierno, has conducted studies in which he tested clothing from popular chain stores and high-end boutiques for bacteria and other germs that could have been left behind by shoppers who tried but didn’t buy the item. And his findings, were
very shocking!
Traces of norovirus, bacteria including strep and staph, and even fecal germs were found! How nasty!
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We spread germs through our skin, mouth, nose and anus. Imagine trying on garments that have traces of this and then we touch the said parts of our body; we’re putting ourselves at risk!
Although the chances of getting an infection is “very low”, according to Tierno, the possibility is constantly there. Not to mention the chemical-finishing agents and dyes that the garments have been treated with that can irritate the skin.
A word of advice: Wash your hands properly after a fitting room session, especially before you eat, drink or touch your face!
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