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Second Hand Blankets and Sheets

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sakura06 · 17/04/2011 08:36

Does anyone please know whether it's safe to use second hand blankets and sheets? I'm assuming as you can wash them (unlike a mattress), it is, but I can't find any information about this on the internet. Any help appreciated!

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BoffinMum · 17/04/2011 08:41

Of course it is! Hmm Otherwise hospitals would have to close down.
60C wash should get rid of most things, along with a good air on a washing line.

It's also safe to use some second hand mattresses depending on the age, condition and quality - newish ones can be wiped with washing up liquid and water and left in the sunshine for a day to air and kill dustmite, etc. People don't buy new mattresses for each baby in the family.

Common sense required, as in all things.

ElsieR · 17/04/2011 08:41

Well I would have thought so, isn't it what they use when in hospital? What exactly are you worried about? If they are cotton you can wash them at a very hot temperature and then iron them at a very hot temp.

LadyWithNoManors · 17/04/2011 08:42

Absolutely fine Smile
And you'll save a fortune too!

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