How are we cleaning new clothes before wearing to get rid of the chemicals/smells?

I wash everything before I wear, but clothes come with all kinds of coatings. Are we doing extra things to get that off? I tried a baking soda soak followed by a vinegar soak, then wash with extra rinses, but that seemed to make the clothes more scratchy. Should I just do vinegar? Something else? I specifically have trouble with the skin around my neck and lower face hurting. I know what fabrics I tolerate but it’s a risk if it will be okay based on all the chemicals.

Posted Jun 8, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC

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