On Reddit, there’s been quite a stir as employees disclose the challenging conditions they face at work. While many stories about working at places like Hobby Lobby and Chick-fil-A are shocking, a particular tale from a Goodwill employee has everyone talking.

This story, which first appeared online in August 2020, quickly gained popularity, amassing over 81,000 upvotes on social media.

What the Goodwill employee shared might change how you think about shopping at this thrift store chain. It’s not just about the risk of COVID-19; anyone wary of germs might reconsider stepping into the store.

The reason is simple: their employee admits that nothing gets cleaned before it goes on sale!

“At Goodwill, we don’t clean anything that we sell, and we get some really gross stuff that touches everything else,” the employee revealed. “So next time you buy something from Goodwill, wash it well.”

Another past employee backed up this statement, saying, “I used to work at Goodwill, and you are 200% correct.”

A concerned shopper responded, “Even before COVID, I’d always feel so gross after leaving there, I’d wash my hands immediately.”

Despite these revelations, many readers weren’t entirely taken aback.

As one noted, “Sorry to ruin everyone’s day, but the last time I was at a thrift store, I found some sweet yoga pants… but the crotch was crusty,” painting a vivid picture of their discomforting discovery.

Someone else shared, “Oh god! You reminded me! Why! I thought everything was washed before. Once tried on pants, it was only afterwards that I realized the previous owner did not wear underwear! It was disgusting. Either they wore the pants for a week straight, or they really need to visit a doctor.”