Goodwill Shopping Tips
Does Goodwill wash their clothes before putting them on sale?
Goodwill does not wash donated clothing before placing items on sales floors or in outlet bins. Staff sort, inspect, and price garments but skip laundering due to volume and cost constraints. Clothes may carry odors, allergens, or residues from previous owners and storage environments. Shoppers must wash all purchases at home using appropriate methods for each fabric type. Bring sanitizing spray and gloves for immediate treatment after bin shopping trips.