A Simple Guide To Washing And Caring For Your Bedding

What type of bedding do you have?

 

If you suffer from allergies, try to find bedding with antimicrobial properties. This type of bedding naturally resists mold and dust mites. When buying bedding, consider the style and material of your mattress. There are two kinds of bed covers: flat sheets and fitted sheets. Flat sheets are rectangular pieces of cloth that cover the bed and slide under the comforter. They are also used for a barrier between the body and the bed coverings. Everyone has a common question about how to wash your bed mattress. The answer is fitted sheets are typically machine-washable, while luxury sheets hang down the side of the mattress. Luxury sheets are designed to hang over the mattress and are usually tucked around it.

 

Washing your bedding-the basics

 

You can wash your bedding with cold water or hot water, depending on the type of material. Whites and light fabrics should be washed separately from dark and heavy-duty materials. The materials and sizes of the sheets also affect the combination of materials in a wash. Using separate laundry bags for each color is a good idea. Always follow the care instructions found on the tags. You should wash your bed linens at least twice a week. This is important because the invisible things that build up on your sheets can attract allergens and cause irritation.

 

Caring for your bedding-beyond the wash cycle

 

Carefully separate your bed linens from everything else when you wash them. If you sweat in bed, you shouldn’t mix it up with other clothes, including towels. If possible, wash cotton T-shirts and socks separately from your bed linens. These can cause lint and get lost in your bedding. Be sure to use non-chlorine bleach, as it is less harsh. This will prevent your bed linens from becoming discolored after exposure to a stain. In addition, it is also better for the environment to wash your bed linens at lower temperatures. 60C is a good temperature for washing your bedding, as it kills dust mites and bacteria.

 

Tips and tricks for keeping your bedding looking great.

To maintain your sleep hygiene and keeping your bedding clean, avoid using chlorine bleach and other harsh chemicals, and instead opt for color-safe bleach alternatives. To clean stains, you can use a bleach solution with oxygenated bleach and pre-soak the fabric in it for several hours before washing. If you’re in a rush, you can use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to brighten the color without damaging the fabric. Washing your bedding should be done separately from other clothing. If you have a washable duvet insert, you can place it in the laundry with your bedding. By doing so, you’ll avoid lint from your clothing or towels.

 

Conclusion

 

Before you wash your bedding, it’s important to know its fabric composition. Generally, cotton-polyester blends will come out of the dryer less wrinkled than all-cotton sheets. Bamboo and linen sheets may need special care to avoid shrinking and tearing.