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Touched clothing before washing in the morning

Question:

I know we aren't supposed to touch clothing before washing negel vasser, i just touched an undergarment on my chair, can i still wear?
I don't have a working washing machine, I'm on vacation.

 

Answer:

Hello,

You can still wear the clothing. Halachically it is permitted to touch one's clothing before washing one's hands in the morning. Although there is a preference according to kabbalah not to touch them, touching them will not cause you not to wear them, and there is also no need to wash them afterwards. For example, a man may adjust his yarmalka before washing negel vasser, and he will not have to wash it afterwards.

This is especially true if you still plan on sleeping more.

Best wishes.

Sources:

M:B 4-2, Shulchan Aruch Horav 1-6

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