Buying your bed linens is just an easy task, but knowing how to care for it can be another story. It’s pretty challenging for those have never had to take care of laundry before. The following laundry care procedures are recommended to enhance your bed linens look and feel as well as extend its longevity.
General “Do Not” Guidelines
· Do not “free pour” detergent into your washing machine. This will not only damage your linen but also the laundry equipment.
· Do not “over load” as this will result in wrinkled your bed linens.
· Do not “over dry” your bed linen as it will cause the sheets and pillow cases to become rough.
Laundry Guidelines for Bed Sheets and Pillow Cases
· Separate your bed sheets / pillow cases from bathroom terry (towels).
· Do not wash / dry your bed sheets / pillow cases with towels – because towels absorb 3 times the amount of water than bed sheets do. Thus, your bed sheets and pillow cases will be over dried and become rough.
· Avoid over-loading your washing machine to prevent breaking long-fibers e.g. Egyptian Cotton.
· Washing temperature should not exceed 65°C (150F) approx.
· Drying temperature should not exceed 70°C (160F) approx. for 20 minutes.
· Remove quickly from machine washer and dryer to eliminate wrinkles.
· If your bed sheets / pillow cases are wrinkled in the dryer, toss in a dampened cloth and dry for 5-10 minutes longer.
· If pre-soaking is necessary, cold water is recommended.
Laundry Guidelines for Comforters, Quilts (Duvets), Bed Skirts
· Close all zippers before laundering.
· Wash with mild detergent.
· Do not use alkaline detergent, acid, chlorine bleach in either washing or drying cycles – because they can negatively impact the look and feel as well as their longevity.
· Avoid temperatures above 50°C (120F).
Laundry Guidelines for Mattress Topper
· Machine washing in cold water.
· Do not bleach as it breaks down fabric fibers.
· Use mild detergent.
· Dry in low temperature, avoid more than 120°C (250F).
· Do not overstuff the dryer.
Storage Guidelines
· It’s ideal to have three bed sheet sets for a bed. For instance, you will have one on the bed, one in the storage while another one in the laundry.
· Change your bed sheets preferably once a week in hot and humid climates e.g. Malaysia.
· Rotate using your bed sheet sets frequently so that the three sets wear evenly.
REMEMBER: These guidelines are general. Care instructions are specific to the type of bed linens and bedding accessories that you have chosen. Hence, we recommend you to follow the care labels accordingly to ensure that you care for your bed linen in the best possible way. ;-)
