Keeping your bedding clean can be a huge a task, but it is important to take care of your bedding items to ensure they last for a long time. Yet, some of you may neglect to give them the utmost care, or may not clean your bedding items the right way in the attempt of taking care of them. This can lead your bedding to wear away soon.
By following the below-mentioned tips, you can manage to keep your bedding items new and fresh longer than you expect.
1. Cleaning the sheets and pillowcases
You can clean your sheets and pillowcases either in lukewarm or cold water once a week. Use a moderate amount of detergent that is not too harsh on your fabric. If you are using bleach, make sure to use unchlorinated bleach, or it’s best to not use bleach at all as it can make the fabrics tear soon. You may also invest in a fabric conditioner to restore the new look of your sheets and pillowcases while also making them smell fresh.
If you decide to use the dryer to dry your sheets and pillowcases, include dryer balls to prevent them from tangling and also to prevent them from tearing. If not, remember to dry them completely preferably outside before reusing or storing them.
It is also best to wash them separately because washing your sheets and pillowcases with other fabrics such as a towel can cause them to wear out quickly. Above all, watch out for labels in them so that you follow the instructions to wash and care in the right manner.
2. Laundering your blankets
To keep your blankets clean, you have to clean them at least once a month. You can follow the same procedures as implemented to clean sheets and pillowcases.
However, drying your blankets may take a longer time if it has a thick fabric. So, make sure to dry them properly before storage or reuse.
3. Protecting your pillows
Some pillows can only be dry cleaned while the others can be washed in machines. Cleaning your pillows can be done once a year depending on how dirty they may get in either warm or cold water using a gentle detergent.
Apart from using ordinary pillowcases, you can consider using pillow protectors for your pillows. Not only do they provide a protective encasement to your pillows, but they also protect your pillows from sweat, dust, and allergens.
4. Storing your bedding items
After you have dried your bedding items and decide to use them later, consider ironing them for a smooth and wrinkle-free look before storing them.
5. Maintaining the freshness of your bedding
Not only washing, but it is also necessary to keep your bedding fresh in between washing days. For this, you can air them frequently.
You can air your blankets and sheets by hanging them on a cloth hanger. To air your pillows, remember to plump your pillows into shape. As it is not practical to air out your mattress regularly, you could give it some time before putting on a bed sheet for it to air.
By doing this, you can prevent your bedding items from catching bad odour while also helping your bedroom smell fresh, all day every day.
These are some of the methods carried out appropriately to maintain the cleanness of your bedding and also to use them for a long period. You can research more tips depending on the type of fabric you use.
