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Would you buy used sheets?

  1. sunny

    coconut / 8430 posts

    I am a germaphobe, so no. But rationally speaking, if you disinfected them I don't see why not.

  2. hilsy85

    squash / 13764 posts

    No, but I also don't buy used clothing.

  3. 78h2o

    grapefruit / 4441 posts

    Yes, I would. Admittedly, the thought of used adult sheets is different to me than kids' sheets, and I don't love thinking about hotel sheets, but I'd force myself to get over it. My parents have a steam/sanitize cycle on their washer, so I'd probably have them wash them, then dry them on hot, then repeat with color safe bleach. A hot drier will kill bug bugs/germs, so I think you're fine.

  4. fairy

    persimmon / 1343 posts

    Not really sure where the gross-factor is here. I have like 4 crib sheets from consignment shops that I have used, and all of them looked like they were rarely used, if ever. We mostly use her new sheets because I liked the patterns/colors better, but we have used the consignent ones no problem. Honestly until reading this thread I didn't even think it was something people would consider gross. We also get almost all of her clothes at consignment shops/sales.

  5. Sapphiresun

    nectarine / 2220 posts

    Sure. I'd just wash them on a hot cycle and it would be fine I'm sure. I draw the line at things that are hard to completely wash though, like upholstered furniture.

  6. Mamaof2

    squash / 13208 posts

    @78h2o: we have a sanitize function on our washer too - I haven't ever used it but your right - it would be good for this!

  7. My Only Sunshine

    persimmon / 1129 posts

    I would never use a used mattress (bed bugs! dust mites! general ickiness!) but I would totally buy used sheets. One of my friends finds the sweetest most adorable vintage sheets for her kids' beds. I would put them in the washer on super high heat and then not worry about it.

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