Students wear masks at a school in Baghdad. Anadolu Agency / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images My kid is back in school. Do I need to wash their clothes after they come home each day to be safe? It's normal to wonder what you can do to minimize the risk of virus transmission if you're in a region where schools have reopened or plan on reopening soon. And clothing is of particular concern. Young kids don't exactly have the greatest hygiene: They pick their nose, put their hands in their mouths, wipe dirt on their clothes, touch other kids — you get the idea.