6 Cleaning Tips That Will Keep Your Bedding Pristine

Sleeping on crisp new bed linen is a unique experience in itself. The softness of the cloth against the skin leads to a deep comfortable sleep that wakes you up refreshed and ready to take on the day.

But over time, with repeated use, the fabric loses its signature feel, and the experience of sleeping in that bedding just does not remain the same. Moreover, faded colours and a flat look just puts all efforts of home maintenance to waste. It seems like a constant process with every purchase.

However, there are simple ways to say goodbye to this problem. Tending well to bedsheets allows your bedding to retain their texture, quality and vibrancy for longer. This not only saves money with the sheets’ longer life but also gives you the sleep that you have been reminiscing.

So, here are six ways to preserve your bedding and retain their comfort better:

Invest in a high-quality laundry detergent: Prices of various laundry detergents in the market differ due to multiple factors, one of them is the quality of the chemicals used. Some soaps claim high efficiency and use harsh chemicals to achieve it. They deteriorate the texture of the cloth and cause the colour to fade. Also, over time detergent residue can build up and produce a shabby look in your sheets. Hence, a small to medium amount of mild detergent is your best bet.

Don’t forget to read labels: While this sounds obvious, reading labels is the most overlooked step in caring for bed linens. A label gives you the exact composition of the cloth, thread count, colour and of course washing instructions. Since each tag is designed specifically for each kind of bedding, it states the most appropriate steps in taking care of it.

Know when to wash (and not wash): One should try to strike a balance of the number of washes of their sheets. Bed linen should be cleaned at least once a week to remove dirt and sweat from them. If the weather is hot, then twice a week is sufficient to remain hygiene levels. If you wash them too much, you will ruin their texture. If you wash them too little, they will become a centre for dirt and germs.

Soak to get stains out: An effective way to maintain your bedding is to soak them as soon as they stain. This does not let the stain get absorbed into the fabric and gets it off quickly. Many a time, you won’t even have to use a brush or scrub the cloth to clean them, both of which cause wear and tear to the fibres.

Turn out your sheets regularly: While many think that their bedsheet is relatively clean and skip on turning it out, it is an essential task not only for keeping a house pristine but also for fabric maintenance. This activity allows the fabric to breathe and helps keep its texture right.

Don’t overload: The most effective way to maintain the texture is not to overload your machine. An appropriate amount of clothes in the space will facilitate proper movement and overloading your machine won’t give you the same results.