How to wash bed sheet – Common mistakes while washing them
We spend one-third of our lives on our beds, leaving behind all the sweat, oils, germs and dead skin cells. So, how often do you wash the bed sheets in your washing machine? Many of us overlook the need for cleaning the duvet quite often; while some of us wash it once or twice a week. If you do not wash your bed sheets regularly, the viruses in them can multiply due to the humidity in your room and cause illness and other infections.
It is indeed difficult to wash a large duvet with hands because many people do not know how to wash a bed sheet in a washing machine? Let us tell you it is not at all a difficult task. Instead, you can save a lot of time and energy and can utilize it in other important work. Washing machines can be a lifesaver because you can wash anything using them – from dirty laundry to kitchen clothes and cushions!
Let us help you a little in your household chore and tell you how to wash a bed sheet in a washing machine. The following are some tips that will help you in the process.
1. Load the washer:
Before moving further, you must know how many bed sheets must be loaded in the machine? They demand a lot of space to clean them wholly. So don’t pack too many bed sheets in a single go. I have often seen people who just for the sake of saving extra time, wrap sheets around, only to find them torn and wrinkled. You are not going to save time; consequently, you will be wasting more of it correcting it.
Sometimes, bed sheets come with labels specifying cleaning requirements. Specific fabrics like linens and silk require special consideration. You must consider colors too since certain colors stain the others. Be careful! This way we are focusing on how many bed sheets must be washed in a machine. One or two would be fine to prevent them from balling up. You can clean a bed sheet with lightweight clothes as well.
2. What washer setting to consider:
Another important thing is what setting must be considered to wash bed sheets. It starts with selecting the cycle that fits with dirt level of sheets.
· Normal for light soil
· Heavy duty for stains and oils
· Make sure that you don’t over-wash them. Over-washing causes sheets to wear out faster.
3. What temperature to consider when washing bed sheets:
Generally, you can wash light-colored and cotton bed sheets at any temperature. Although normal is preferred. However, during winters, bed sheets must be sanitized in lukewarm or hot water depending upon the coldness.
Let us discuss what temperature to consider when washing bed sheets of a particular type.
· Bright and dark colors – Low temperature suits them best. High temperatures can be harsh and encourage the loss of dye. It fades bright and dark sheets.
· Light-colored – They can be washed in any temperature. Be sure to check the labels though.
4.How to dry bed sheets in the dryer:
There are numerous ways to dry bed sheets. But it is suggested to check the drying instructions on the sheet. Below are some tips on how to dry bed sheets in a dryer.
- Note that over-drying weakens the fibre. High drying temperature can cause wrinkles, shrinks, wear and tear and of course over-drying. So, to prevent these problems. Switch to less drying or “damp alert” setting. This way, you can keep the check on sheets whether they need more drying or not.
- Use a couple of tennis balls tied in the socks, if you want your sheets to dry evenly without getting them tangled.
- If you want to go green and save energy, then dry them outdoors. It will kill bacteria’s and give your bed sheets fresh and natural odors.
- If you are washing sheets for the first time, then remember the above points for the linens that you are cleaning for the first time
- How to wash cotton bed sheets – Conduct similar functions such as checking the temperature, labels and timing of dryer to wash cotton sheets.
5.Common mistakes to avoid when washing sheets :
Your bed sheets suffer more wear and tear than your bed. So, take care of your bed linens by avoiding some common mistakes while washing.
- Not keeping an eye on stains – People usually neglect stains due to busy work schedules. They believe that washing will vanish all stains. Well, that’s not true! Bed linens are susceptible to makeup and hair dye stains. If you find any stains, use your pre-wash stain remover.
- Overloading the machine- More overloading the least it will circulate. It will impede the soaking and rinsing process leading to tangling and ablation of the linens. However, do not overload the machine with linens.
- Long time between washes- Wash your sheets once a week else the sweat, germs, and body oils can build upon them with time even though you take care of the hygiene. These germs tend to grow faster in hot and humid conditions. Therefore, avoid being sluggish when it comes to washing the essentials.
- Wrong setting – Opting for incorrect settings and temperature can be another reason for disrupted linens. While your sheets do take up a lot of space, don’t be fooled into thinking that this makes them heavy-duty. Take extra care only in case of stains; otherwise using hot water can banish more germs.
- · More Detergent – Be mindful of two things when washing bed linens of finer quality – Using too much detergent can be harsh on your sheets, and the other one says, using harsh cleaners can cause the same effect. Therefore, avoid them at all costs.
Bonus Points
- A popular Indian detergent suggests adding a few drops of vinegar in the last rinse to impart softness to your bed sheets.
- Also, wash large bed sheets on a sunny day so that they can dry easily outdoor in the sun.
- For better cleansing, make sure you soak the bed sheets well before washing them.
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