# Do charity shops wash clothes before selling them?

> Usually not — volunteers sort and steam instead. What that means for what you donate, and how to give items shops can sell.

Full guide: https://charity-shop.org/guides/do-charity-shops-wash-clothes — part of the Charity Shop UK guides library.

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Source: https://charity-shop.org/guides/do-charity-shops-wash-clothes · Reviewed 17 July 2026 · Charity Shop UK — the online charity shop from World Animal Rescue Network (WARN).