Rules and advice on how to wash satin bedding in the washing machine and by hand

Satin is a natural material that is very often used for sewing bed linen. Nice to the touch and smooth, it retains all the properties of natural cotton, it is hygienic and has an excellent appearance.

In order for the bedding set to serve as long as possible, it must be properly looked after, including washing.

In this article we will tell you how to properly wash satin bedding in a washing machine and in what mode, how to wash satin by hand.

Washing features and restrictions

Satin fabric has a special fairly solid double weave of threads. This circumstance provides a pleasant surface smoothness. Features of the type of material affect its performance.

The advantages of satin include the following points:

• good breathability;
• durability;
• hypoallergenic;
• high hygroscopicity;
• strength;
• long-term preservation of appearance;
• no shrinkage as a result of wet heat treatment;
• good wash tolerance.

Satin things can and should be washed. Like any things made of cotton fabric, such linen can be washed by hand and in a machine, avoiding excessive intensity of exposure and abrasive products.

Durability of painting is ensured by strict adherence to technology in the production of matter at all stages:

1. Weaving.
2. Staining with dyes.
3. Fixing paint.

Machine processing

Before you start washing the bedding set, it needs to be prepared:

1. Turn the duvet cover and pillowcases to the wrong side.
2. Check the integrity of the fabric and fasteners. If there are torn places, missing buttons, etc., then these defects should be eliminated in advance.
3. Fasten all duvet covers and pillowcases.
4. Do not put items with a different fabric composition into the drum of a washing machine with a satin set.

In what mode, at what temperature?

Cotton bed linen should be washed at + 40 ° C - + 60 ° C or at the temperature recommended by the manufacturer.The value of this indicator varies taking into account the nature and degree of pollution, as well as the type of thing itself.

Optimum processing conditions are achieved by setting the "Cotton" or "Delicate" mode... For sets of "Lux" class - only "Delicate", as well as for sets with embroidery and other additional design.

For too dirty laundry, it is possible to set a pre-wash and a higher temperature - to the maximum of the allowed one.

Detergent

For washing bed linen, a detergent approved for the treatment of cotton items can be used. Powder or gel will do. The latter option is the most preferable, since liquid preparations are both easier to distribute in water and easier to rinse out.

With or without spinning?

When washing a satin set spin is desirable, but not required... Bed linen will spin well at 600 rpm or less.

This function allows you to squeeze some of the water off your clothes. If the spin function is not used, the laundry will be completely wet after washing and will have to be wrung out by hand.

Procedure

Automatic washing allows you to work quickly and efficiently. Procedure:

1. Prepare and inspect the linen itself.
2. They put things in the drum.
3. The detergent is poured or poured into a special compartment on the body.
4. Set the washing mode.
5. Correct the temperature.
6. The spin is set at 500-600.
7. Drying is turned off.
8. The function "additional rinse" is set.
9. The wash cycle starts.

The used kit should be washed on average once every 7-10 days, pillowcases - more often.

How to hand wash a satin set?

Machine wash saves time significantly. But if it is not possible to carry it out, the satin bedding set will have to be washed by hand. All items are prepared in the same way as for machine washing.

The order of work:

1. Collect warm water in a large container (basin, bath, etc.).
2. Dilute the detergent.
3. If things are heavily soiled, wash them with soap.
4. Leave soaked for 30-60 minutes.
5. Wash things. If the water after soaking is too dirty, then it must be drained and freshly drawn, also diluting the detergent in it.
6. Drain the soapy water.
7. Rinse several times, changing the water. Conditioner can be added to the last water change.
8. Squeeze water out of things, without twisting.

How to dry properly?

Satin bedding dries well both outdoors and at home. To do this, shake things after washing, straighten them and hang them neatly, trying to avoid creases and folds.

What not to do:

• dry near open fire;
• dry in the bright sun, especially without turning it out to the wrong side;
• dry in a damp place.

Careful hanging during drying makes it possible to have an even, neat set without ironing.

Ironing - a necessity or a relic of the past?

A nice feature of satin is the use of specially twisted threads for the production and their careful tight weaving. Such the structure of the material allows even to do without ironing, but for this, all things were neatly hung and straightened during drying.

For models with embroidered inserts and decorative design of the front of the set items, ironing is carried out only from the wrong side. Or through additional fabric. In this case, the heating temperature of the soleplate of the iron is set to a minimum.

The peculiarity of satin material is low creasing, which allows you to do without ironing.

Recommendations

Useful information to help with washing satin things:

1. It is advisable to keep the label indicating the composition of the material and the rules of washing and not throw it away.
2. White linen does not have to be turned inside out before washing, colored linen is a must.
3. If there is decor on any items, then the item must not only be turned on the wrong side, but also placed in a special bag for washing before placing the item in the drum.
4. When loading the machine, it is necessary to measure the weight of the items with the maximum allowable value for which the washing machine is designed. This is important because the bedding is heavy.
5. The dimensions of the bed linen should be taken into account - the drum should not be rammed. The best wash is with ½ or 2/3 drum load.
6. Laundry should be washed regularly to avoid fraying - once every 7-10 days.
7. It is advisable to wash satin items separately from other items, even from terry towels, and even more so from synthetic items.
8. When using detergents with active additives, it is sufficient to wash at + 40 ° C.

A lot of useful information about washing bedding can be found here.

Conclusion

The efficiency and quality of washing a satin bedding set largely depends on compliance with all the rules and recommendations. This approach not only allows you to keep your bed clean, but also extends the life of your pillowcases, duvet covers and sheets.