How often should you actually wash your bed sheets? RTE.ie interviewed Ludovic Blanc, CEO of eco-friendly dry cleaners Blanc, about just how often we need to wash our bed linen. The short answer is, “we regret to tell you, is probably more often than you think.”
How Often Should Cotton Sheets be Washed? Keeping white cotton clean and bright is essential, but over-washing can cause permanent damage to the cotton fibres. Washing on a gentle cycle and using a mild detergent is vital to keep your cotton sheets & pillowcases look as good as new!
Can I Put Cotton Sheets in the Dryer? You can, but do take some care. As always, check the manufacturer’s washing and drying instructions, but generally speaking, you can dry cotton bedding on a low heat, for a short time. Treat cotton with care and it will last a lot longer!
Do Cotton Sheets Shrink? They certainly can, but with a little care, they will keep their shape for years. Always follow the care instructions, but generally wash cotton sheets on a gentle, low temperature cycle and very cool tumble dry… better still dry them outside!
How to Wash Cotton Sheets – Simply, Often and with Great Care. It’s true to say that 100% cotton needs a little more attention than polycotton blend bedding, but with a little care, you can wash your 100% cotton bed linen and keep it in great condition.
What is pilling and why does it happen? Those irritating little bobbles of fluff that appear after time can make your bedding look a little, erm.. tatty. It happens as the fibres of the material – both natural and man-made fabrics – break down and get tangled together, forming little balls of material.
