Does Goodwill Treat For Bedbugs

Goodwill is a non-profit organization with hundreds of retail locations that collect, accept and resell donations in the form of clothing items, furniture, appliances and other household items. However, there are concerns about potential bedbug infestations at these charity shops. According to research conducted by Orkin Pest Control in 2019, 2% of surveyed shoppers reported feeling uncomfortable purchasing used items due to the possibility of bedbugs.

Goodwill does take steps towards mitigating bedbug risks. All donated items are inspected for evidence of pests before being offered for sale. If any signs of an infestation are found (such as bite marks), then the item is not put on display or made available for purchase. Additionally, some stores may refuse certain types of donations if they pose a risk - such as mattresses - which helps further reduce contamination risks.

If you're considering buying a mattress from Goodwill and worry it might be contaminated with bedbugs, we recommend replacing your existing mattress instead to provide greater assurance against these pests entering your home environment through purchases there. Doing so also ensures that you get exactly what you want out of your new mattress without worrying about unpleasant surprises infecting it later!