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New clothes, sheets and towels contain preservatives and chemical finishes to keep them from creasing.

New clothes, sheets and towels contain preservatives and chemical finishes to keep them from creasing or getting damp.

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It’s important to get rid of chemicals such as formaldehyde before putting the new items near your skin, sleeping in them or using them to dry yourself.

Simply put the items in the washing machine with ½ cup of washing soda to soak before washing as normal with warm water.

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