Ah, the elephant in the thrift store. Yes, there is a risk. But it’s lower than you think. Most bugs die in a dryer on high heat. So dryer first, then wash. It’s the two-step tango of thrifting.
Pro tip: seal the clothes in a plastic bag for a few days before washing. The carbon dioxide kills critters. Or just freeze them. Who knew thrifting was so scientific?
Still worried? Stick to items that look like they were donated by a neat-freak. You can smell the organization on them. I swear.
