How to Wash Bed Sheets
Your bed should be a calm and peaceful retreat. Whether it's a replenishing night's rest or a refreshing afternoon nap, you deserve to be enveloped in ultimate comfort. To be sure your bed sheets have been properly washed and to maximize comfort and cleanliness, follow these steps. The next time your head hits your freshly washed pillow, you'll be glad you did! Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Read all labels to be sure you don't have any specific cleaning requirements to follow. Most sheets can be washed at home in your washing machine, but specialty fabrics may require careful consideration.
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Use the hottest water setting on your washing machine that is safe for the material. Polyester blends are best washed using warm water, while cotton can tolerate hot water. Hotter water kills the most germs and takes care of dust mites that thrive in bedding.
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Wash at least once every other week. Although it is sometimes easy to forget to wash your sheets, think of it this way: Some people spend more time in bed than they do in their clothing. We wash our clothing regularly, so bed sheets shouldn't be any different.
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Separate by color. Just like clothing, dark colors or reds can dull or bleed onto lighter colors.
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Hang sheets to dry outside, if possible. Sunshine is a natural disinfectant and helps brighten whites. If you can, do this every couple months. If weather or time doesn't permit, tumble dry your sheets with a sheet of fabric softener.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you use the recommended amount of laundry detergent. Using too much will leave the sheets feeling dull or grimy and can cause your skin to itch.
