Linens

foto16028-1Bed linen must always be kept clean. This is the only way to ensure quality and healthy sleep for yourself and all family members.

It would seem that washing bed linen is devoid of any tricks. In fact, there are many small but useful secrets that help not only keep your sleeping place fresh, but also significantly increase the life of sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers.

How to properly wash, dry and iron bed linen made of different types of fabric in an automatic washing machine (at how many degrees, on which program) and manually, read the article.

Preparation for the process

Preparing bed linen for washing is a prerequisite that should not be neglected.

Key recommendations:

  1. foto16028-2Go through the laundry, sorting it by color and by type of fabric. White, light, colored and black items are washed separately.
  2. Disassemble the laundry into sets if it has a different color.
  3. Examine the manufacturer's information on the label.
  4. Shake the dust off the product several times.
  5. Turn pillowcases, duvet covers, and mattress toppers inside out. Remove dirt that has accumulated in the corners.

If there are difficult stains on the fabric, such as blood or wine, they must be washed beforehand.

How to wash in a washing machine?

Machine wash bed linen carried out according to the following instructions:

  1. Load the items into the drum of the washing machine.
  2. Select a suitable washing mode.
  3. Set the spin speed and water temperature.
  4. Add or pour in detergent.
  5. Switch on the "Extra Rinse" function. It is used when washing with granular powders or with a large load.
  6. Start a wash cycle. After its completion, the laundry is removed from the drum and sent to dry.
Many modern cars are equipped with the EcoTime function. It can be used if there is one set of bedding in the drum.

In what mode, at what temperature?

When choosing a washing mode, you need to build on the type of fabric from which the laundry is sewn.Modern machines are equipped with many useful functions, so you can choose the best way to care for your bedding.

Key recommendations:

  • foto16028-3the "silk" mode is suitable for satin, silk and wool;
  • delicate or gentle wash intended for the care of synthetic fabrics, for products made of jacquard and chintz;
  • the "cotton" mode is suitable for washing natural fabrics (cotton and linen);
  • washing with presoak is required for heavily soiled laundry;
  • the "Quick wash" mode assumes the processing of things for 15 minutes, it is selected in the case when the laundry is clean, but it needs to be freshened up.

In most cases, you can limit yourself to a maximum washing temperature of 60 degrees.

Modern detergents allow you to remove dirt even in cool water. If it is not hotter than 40 degrees, the fabric retains its density and color saturation longer.

Temperature recommendations:

  • for flax and cotton: 60 degrees;
  • for synthetics: 40 degrees;
  • for delicate fabrics: 30 degrees;
  • for colored fabrics: 40 degrees.
White linens can be washed in hot water, but only if they are made of cotton or linen.

Detergent

The choice of detergent depends on a number of factors:

  1. foto16028-4Colour. If the products are painted, you need to opt for a powder with the inscription Color.
  2. Composition. Aggressive detergents containing chlorine are not suitable for machine washing.
  3. Bleach. Its presence in the composition is permissible, provided that white linen is to be washed.
  4. Release form... Liquid detergents and softgels are easy to rinse out and dissolve in cool water.

You can add fabric softener to the washing machine to ensure that your laundry has a pleasant aroma, is not electrified and retains its color saturation longer.

Spinning

Spin at high speeds is permissible when washing durable fabrics (cotton, linen)... If the product is made of delicate fabric, then it is reduced to 400-600 rpm.

Delicate fabrics require refusing to automatically dry, or reducing the spin speed to the minimum values.

How to hand wash properly?

Bed linen can be washed by hand. This requires some effort, but this method of processing is considered more gentle. Hand wash is especially important for the care of delicate fabrics.

Step-by-step algorithm of actions:

  1. Pour warm water into a large basin or bath.
  2. Dissolve the detergent in it. You need to choose either a universal liquid composition or a powder intended for hand washing. The detergent packaging should have an icon in the form of a basin with your hand in it.
  3. foto16028-5Soak bedding in water. The time it is kept in the detergent solution depends on the degree of soiling of the fabric.

    General recommendations: for white items - 1-3 hours, for colored fabrics - no more than 60 minutes.

  4. To wash off tough stains. If material permits, you can use a soft bristled brush.
  5. Using gentle squeezing movements, step by step, stretch the entire surface of sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers.
  6. Rinse clothes in warm water. You can add fabric softener to soften them.
  7. Squeeze out things and send them to dry.

Rinse out the laundry until the water stops foaming, as the detergent particles remaining in the fibers of the fabric will slowly destroy them. In addition, with constant contact with the skin, they can provoke the development of allergies.

How often?

Bed linen should be washed as soon as it gets dirty. Even if there are no visible stains on the fabric, it is recommended to change it at intervals of 7 days... For a week, the material does not have time to grease, but it is difficult to call it fresh.

The laundry absorbs sweat and other secretions and gives off an unpleasant odor. Therefore, it must be washed at least once every 7-10 days.If a person sweats a lot, then this procedure should be carried out more often.

Clean linen is the key to healthy sleep. This bedding does not spread dust mites or allergens. Read more here.

Features for products from different materials

Depending on the type of fabric from which the kit is sewn, the rules for its care will differ.... There are picky materials that are not afraid of even boiling, but there is also expensive bedding that requires delicacy.

Cotton

foto16028-6This is the most popular material for sewing pillowcases and sheets. It absorbs moisture well, is not afraid of automatic washing. In extreme cases, cotton linen can be boiled.

When washed in water exceeding 60-70 degrees, the bedding may shrink.

You can use bleach for washing... Spinning at maximum speeds is allowed. Flax has similar properties.

Synthetics

Synthetic fibers are found in most bedding sets. However, sheets and pillowcases with a high content of them are not very suitable for a comfortable sleep, since they are poorly permeable to moisture and air.

Features of washing such products:

  • water temperature - up to 40 degrees;
  • spin at a speed not exceeding 600 rpm;
  • detergent without aggressive components in the composition.
The more intense the effect on synthetic fabrics, the faster they become unusable.

Blended fabrics

Blended fabrics are a combination of natural and synthetic fibers. Their content in a specific bedding set will differ. Therefore, before you start washing, you need to familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Basic care tips:

  1. Hand and machine wash.
  2. Refusal to use chlorine bleach.
  3. The water temperature is not higher than 40 degrees.
  4. Spin at a speed of up to 500 rpm.

With proper care, high-quality blended fabrics will last up to 5 years.

Satin

foto16028-7Satin underwear is very pleasant to the touch, so sleeping on it is a pleasure.

Caring for him must meet the following requirements:

  • colored satin is washed at 40 degrees;
  • white satin is washed at 60 degrees - this is the maximum temperature indicator;
  • spinning can be carried out at maximum speed.

For satin, machine and hand wash are acceptable. Read more about the rules for washing satin bedding. here.

Bamboo

Bamboo bedding is hand washed and machine washed. Caring for him does not present any difficulties.

Rules to follow:

  1. Do not exceed the water temperature of 40 degrees.
  2. Do not use aggressive detergents.
  3. Do not wring out at maximum speeds.

It is recommended to stop your choice on the “delicate wash” mode.

Silk

foto16028-8Silk underwear is expensive and must be handled with care. That is why the “silk” mode is set to a separate item on all machines.

Washing is carried out taking into account the following features:

  • water temperature - no higher than 30 degrees;
  • detergents - only liquid;
  • spin is not allowed.

To prevent silk sheets from electrifying and shining, it is recommended to use an antistatic agent for bed linen. It is a part of most air conditioners (Laska, Ushasty nanny, Synergetic, etc.).

Percale

Percale contains cotton and other fabrics (polyester, linen or silk). The threads are intertwined quite tightly, which makes it possible to wash such bedding in a typewriter.

Key recommendations:

  1. The water temperature during the first wash is not higher than 30 degrees. In the future, percale can be washed at 60 degrees.
  2. Use of neutral liquid detergents without bleaching ingredients in the composition.
  3. The spin speed is up to 800 per minute.
With proper care, percale bedding can withstand over 1000 washes.

Jacquard

Jacquard bedding looks attractive and is very pleasant to the touch. Such kits are rightfully considered a luxury item.

Basic care recommendations:

  • hand and machine wash possible;
  • water temperature - no higher than 30 degrees;
  • spin is disabled.

You can iron jacquard linen only from the wrong side.

Velvet

foto16028-9Velvet bedding is very demanding to care for. This is a delicate and noble material that has been and remains a symbol of high status and high cost.

Basic cleaning recommendations:

  1. Hand wash only.
  2. Avoiding granular powder, bleaches and conditioners.
  3. Prohibition of any type of spin.

Do not rub the velvet with a brush. You can use a sponge to remove dirt.

Baby sets

Features of baby bedding care:

  1. Before the first use, the kit must be washed.
  2. Detergents should not contain aggressive ingredients, including bleach.
  3. Wash should be done regularly as the sheets and pillowcases become dirty.
  4. It is recommended to load baby bedding separately from adult sets.
  5. Use natural cleaning agents to remove stubborn stains.

The best bedding for a crib: satin, chintz, calico, linen, bamboo.

It is recommended to wash baby bedding with powder marked “Kids”. In the composition of such funds, the level of surfactants is reduced and does not contain aggressive components.

Do I need to wash new ones?

New bed linen must be washed. Before reaching the buyer, the fabric can gather dust in the warehouse for a long time, after which it is touched by many hands: weavers, packers, seamstresses, sellers. As a result, a certain amount of dust settles on it.

The first wash allows you to get rid of various dirt and excess dyes, as well as make the material softer... The water temperature should be low, and sometimes detergents are completely abandoned.

Read more here.

Removing tough stains

It is not necessary to use harsh detergents to tackle tough stains. Available and inexpensive substances that everyone has in the house come to the rescue:

  1. foto16028-10Blood. It can be removed with hydrogen peroxide, which is applied to a cotton pad and rubbed over the stain until it disappears completely.
  2. Urine, sweat, and other discharge... Soda and vinegar do an excellent job with such contaminants.

    They are alternately applied to the fabric, wait for the end of the foaming reaction, leave for 30 minutes and wash in the usual way.

  3. Greasy stains... They are easy to remove with a mixture of salt and starch. The powder is applied to the stain, left for an hour, and then washed.
  4. Makeup stains... The most affordable means for removing them is laundry soap. It is rubbed on a grater, diluted with water and applied to the stain in the form of a gruel. After 30 minutes, the item should be washed.
  5. Wine, coffee Tea... You can neutralize the coloring pigment with ammonia. It is applied to a cotton pad, which is used to wipe the stain until it disappears completely.

Drying

Drying recommendations bed linen:

  • you need to hang products in such a way that they are maximally straightened;
  • the room must be well ventilated;
  • do not dry the bed on heating devices, or near open fire sources;
  • it is not recommended to dry the bed in the sun, as ultraviolet light contributes to the destruction of fabric fibers.
Dry delicate materials such as silk, velvet or jacquard on a flat, horizontal surface.

Ironing

foto16028-11Bed linen is ironed depending on the type of fabric from which it is sewn. The manufacturer always indicates the relevant information on the product label.

If not, then you need to iron sheets and pillowcases at the lowest temperature... To do this, the toggle switch on the iron is transferred to the icon in the form of one black dot.

You need to start the procedure while the laundry is still damp. They look at him from the wrong side.It is possible to use the steaming function. All about ironing bed linen - here.

Helpful information

Washing Tips bed linen:

  1. Do not overload the drum more than 2/3. Otherwise, the wash performance will be worse.
  2. After the machine emits a signal indicating the end of washing, the laundry must be removed immediately. The longer it stays in the drum, the more likely it is to shed.
  3. If a person is sick, it is recommended to change his bedding every 1-2 days. When this is not possible, it is necessary at least to wash the pillowcase. Many viruses and bacteria settle on the tissue, which pose a threat of infection. Washing should be done at high temperatures.

You will find a lot of useful and important information about washing bedding in this section.

Conclusion

Bed linen is machine washed and hand washed, the choice of processing method depends on the type of fabric. To care for delicate items, use liquid detergents and cool water.

Before washing, the laundry must be sorted. With a properly organized process, it will last for several years..

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