Dirty Donations.....Lazy people
By missybear
@missybear (11391)
United States
August 1, 2012 6:08pm CST
One of our employees cleaned out her garage and brought a bunch of vases to work and donated them to the facility
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We have lots of visitors that bring in flowers and we're always in need of vases.
Here's the kicker, she brought them in filthy dirty after they been sitting in her garage for who knows how long.
You think she could have at least rinsed them out with some water or got the dust of them
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Would you donate stuff without cleaning it at least some what?
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We have lots of visitors that bring in flowers and we're always in need of vases.
Here's the kicker, she brought them in filthy dirty after they been sitting in her garage for who knows how long.
You think she could have at least rinsed them out with some water or got the dust of them.
Would you donate stuff without cleaning it at least some what?6 people like this
26 responses
@GardenGerty (160767)
• United States
2 Aug 12
It only takes a few minutes to run them through a dishwasher. I guess I am two different ways. If I am giving to a thrift shop or a charity like yours, I would make sure they were as clean as possible. If I am setting stuff out at the share shack at the transfer station (dump and recycle center) I am not so particular because they go in kind of a shed anyway. They do not accept clothes there.
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@GardenGerty (160767)
• United States
3 Aug 12
Isn't it amazing what you can learn in all kinds of discussions. Another thing that works in coffee mugs is to put crushed ice, salt and lemon juice and swish it around. That works good for stained coffee pots and tea pitchers as well.
@missybear (11391)
• United States
3 Aug 12
I agree with you there somewhat, there has been times I'm getting rid of little trinkets and things and I set them by the mail room at my complex or right next to the trash cans outside, then I don't really clean the stuff that well but if I take it to a actual Facility then I clean it up
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@janiewhite35 (163)
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2 Aug 12
it wouldnt take long to clean them would it!
I agree, denture tablets are fab for cleaning things! I soak my tea and coffee mugs in them once a week, keeps them really clean (I get annoyed when people give me stained mugs to drink from! EEEWWWW)
I Do think some people just dont care, they think if there isnt something in it for them why shouldnt they hand them in dirty for someone esle to clean.
I personally rinse everything I am donating or giving away. The only times i ahvent is when we had a broken fridge, which we clean out weekly anyway, so it wasnt really dirty, we jsut left in our front garden for the council to colelct but someone came and took it in the night, which dodnt bother us. But they then ahd to fix and clean it.
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@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
2 Aug 12
As long as it's half way decent looking why not. But if it's caked with cob webs and all sorts of debris then make some sort of an effort to make it look decent. But on the other hand if you just donate to places and people don't know you then they get it in whatever condition so be it. Now if this was a place where I knew the people there or co-workers I'd sure as all heck make sure it was presentable and polished!!!
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@GardenGerty (160767)
• United States
2 Aug 12
Vases clean up nicely with denture tablets. I would have looked around for some, I guess, if I was the one cleaning them and soaking them. Of course I keep them on hand to throw in the toilet bowl to clean it.
@missybear (11391)
• United States
2 Aug 12
They were pretty dirty, I had to soak them for a while to get them clean
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
2 Aug 12
No,I never.
I even wash clothes before giving it to the needy.
I don't just give away dirty clothes because I don't need those or put dirty clothes in a box and dispose.
Same thing with other things- in any possible way I would dust off some dirt before giving it away.
@missybear (11391)
• United States
3 Aug 12
It wouldn't been so bad if she didn't work there and nobody knew were they came from but now thay all know that she did that so that makes her look a little bad
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
3 Aug 12
There is no way at all that I would donate an item, be it to my workplace, to a family in need or to a charity that I had not cleaned. Despite the fact that I know that most people will wash used things before they will ever use them, I still make sure and run anything that I will be donating through the washing machine (when it comes to clothes and stuffed toys), through the dishwasher with things that are dishwasher safe, or I will hand wash them if all else fails. I feel like this is something that is being considerate to other people.
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@missybear (11391)
• United States
3 Aug 12
I couldn't agree more, it doesn't take that long to rinse out a vase
@Suggar (3606)
• Bulgaria
2 Aug 12
I am into a lot of charity ideas. As much as possible. I have my dreams for a perfect world, since I was a kid and I am always willing to help if I get the chance.
No I would never donate anything dirty. It would make me feel ashamed of myself, for sure.
As far I haven't donated anything I have at home, I mean physical things which would need cleaning. I am donating blood and small amounts for charity causes.
Used things are never so good donation for me, at least that's how I feel it. I would prefer and buy something new, instead of donate something old and dusty.
@missybear (11391)
• United States
2 Aug 12
It's wonderful that you donate blood, it's a live saver.
Myself I never done it cause I really don't like needles and only had blood taken twice in my life...I'm 48
@Suggar (3606)
• Bulgaria
2 Aug 12
Well talking about blood donation, it is a very good thing for you too. Not only it saves life, but makes you feel better, because the quality of your blood is getting better also, having the new amount.
I am a smoker, drink a lot of coffee. I am not sure how exactly it helps, I am not feeling it so much, but I like to believe it is win-win situation, even if I am not doing it because of this.
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@Raine38 (12326)
• United States
2 Aug 12
That's just so inconsiderate of her. Just because it's a donation and she didn't get something in return out of it doesn't mean she can just toss it like that. When me and my friends once volunteered to a Children's Home sorting out donated items, we were surprised to see dirty clothes, torn clothes which can't be even fixed by sewing, and broken toys. It seems like they donated their trash to the institution. So, people really have this "dirty" streak in them.
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@missybear (11391)
• United States
2 Aug 12
I know, I couldn't believe it.
Then she tells me...all you have to do is clean them and I'm thinking WHY DIDN'T YOU
@bhibbard13 (30)
• United States
2 Aug 12
Whether you are donating something to charity or simply giving something to a friend, turning these items in filthy is a reflection on you in many ways. I had a friend a few days ago ask me to bring some items to a local swap shop and some of the items were very dirty. I had to wash them before I brought them over.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
4 Sep 12
Well over the yrs I have seen this type of thing and it continues to amaze me. You would think before someone donates something they would take time to wash it, or like for yard sales even, but many times they for not even think about it and think the next person will do it if they need too. Maybe they were not thinking about flowers people bring to the office, and just thought people would just take them home and use them?
@missybear (11391)
• United States
5 Sep 12
You just never know what people are thinking, I would have cleaned them before I brought them in especially bringing it to my work.
I didn't want my co-workers thinking I'm dirty like that
@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
2 Aug 12
Um, yes, I think you chose the right word..lazy. That's pretty pathetic if you ask me. How long does that take to do, really.
If I had a garage sale I would wash stuff out so it's clean. As a matter of fact, I remember going to one garage sale a long time ago and this guy had a plastic bowl that you get margarine in....and it still had margarine in it,yuk, for 25 cents, lol!!! Puleeeeze!
Shame on her, I would have been embarrassed to do this.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 Aug 12
NOt on purpose, but I do know some of the stuff we ended up donated to the Boy Scout yard sale wasn't supposed to be in there...
@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
2 Aug 12
I find it that when people doing charity they some times dont care about what they bring to the table . She may be thinking she is already donating the vases she need not to let them look presentable . She have no respect and even though she doing something free , she should at least be happy or dont do it at all .
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@missybear (11391)
• United States
2 Aug 12
I agree and on top we work at a health facility so you would think they want clean things to be brought in not filthy dirty stuff
@wonttakelong (3555)
• United States
3 Sep 12
they donated dirty stuff?
who does that?
they could have rinsed them out or washed them or even at least dusted them off
anytime I donate anything to anywhere I always make sure its clean and ready to use
@Cherish14 (2693)
• Philippines
2 Aug 12
hahahha now that is funny, i would tell her and ask her why she didn't clean them first hahaha but in a joking way 
but yeah she should have washed them at least.. i wonder how she carried them with her dirty like he can afford looking at them looking so dirty. who knows... there are bugs and spiders and scorpions there too inside.. that could be dangerous. 
but yeah she should have washed them at least.. i wonder how she carried them with her dirty like he can afford looking at them looking so dirty. who knows... there are bugs and spiders and scorpions there too inside.. that could be dangerous. @Cherish14 (2693)
• Philippines
3 Aug 12
me too if i saw the vase, checked and maybe carried them around and saw bugs coming out of it ........ i might accidentally either throw the vase away or drop it
if i saw the vase, checked and maybe carried them around and saw bugs coming out of it ........ i might accidentally either throw the vase away or drop it 
@ajk111 (2495)
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2 Aug 12
holy moly! has she no self respect? we donate to charity shops regularly and always wash them first. my mother worked in Oxfam for years before her heart attack and told us that they send the clothes away to be cleaned but my wife still irons them before she hands them in. self respect should be a basic comodity.
years ago i used to buy clothes all the time from charity shops and i remember buying a Yves st lauren jacket for 50p (this was the early 80's) and i cut the label off and stitched it on my favorite jacket! How sad!
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@missybear (11391)
• United States
2 Aug 12
I periodically clean out my closet and donate some clothe but I would never give them away dirty.
@deazil (4730)
• United States
2 Aug 12
Whenever I donate anything to the Goodwill I always make sure it's clean. If I'm giving them old clothes I always wash them if they need it and make sure they don't have any stains on them. I would be too embarrassed to donate anything broken or dirty. What's the matter with people? Don't they have any self respect? They apparently don't have any for the receivers of their junk. Sheesh!
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@missybear (11391)
• United States
2 Aug 12
I shop at lot a Thrift and second hand stores and ran across some nasty looking stuff.
What are people thinking
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
9 Aug 12
I donate stuff that can be used straight away. I think of the volunteers or workers and try and put myself in their place.
There could be bacteria or anything on stuff and it's just really bad to donate filthy stuff. Who would do that? What sort of person, I mean?
@shaggin (72198)
• United States
3 Aug 12
I think it is really inconsiderate that she would bring these in and donate them but not even take the time to rinse them out when they were so dirty. When I donate things they are in good condition. If they were dirty I would either wash it first before donating it or just throw it away.
@missybear (11391)
• United States
3 Aug 12
Same here, and the funny thing is...otherwise she seems to be a very clean person
@srganesh (6340)
• India
7 Aug 12
if she had thought of it as a donation, then she would have cleaned it before handing it. what I thin is, that are waste and scrap materials and she was just disposing it. if it is worth for you, then you have to clean it and make it useful for you.
I am just trying to understand her mentality and not at all justifying her act!
@missybear (11391)
• United States
8 Aug 12
Either way, she gave it to somebody else to use and I think she should have cleaned it first
@missybear (11391)
• United States
8 Aug 12
You would think, now you got people like me making discussions about it
@luxlyangels (1286)
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2 Aug 12
Well you righty said it, dirty people, most people on earth are dirty and not concious of themselves or their immediate environment.
@RitterSport (2451)
• Lippstadt, Germany
24 Aug 12
hi dear missybear, I cant understand that. If I donate what ever it will be clean and ready to use, of course or I will not donate the stuff at all.
@missybear (11391)
• United States
25 Aug 12
I knew you would be cleaning your stuff, you just that kinda gal
