23 April 2010- Know how to take bedsheet care by learning easy tips for washing and cleaning regular bedsheets as well as silk sheets.

Bedsheets are one of the most used items in our homes. However, we tend to use all our bedsheets roughly that results into faster wear and tear of expensive bed sheets, stains on bedsheets, fading of bedsheet color and such many other problems. All these can be taken care of by staying careful while washing and cleaning bedsheets. If however, the bed linens catch some color or stains, they must be removed as soon as possible. Here we present some useful cleaning tips for your expensive as well as daily use bedsheets.

Before knowing how to care for bedsheets, know the types, designs, sizes and other facts about Bed Sheets

Proper Washing Tips for Bedsheets

The first step for bedsheet care is their proper washing.

• Always sort your bedsheets by color before washing. White bed sheets must be washed separately. Dark colored sheets can be washed together in cold water.
• For cotton bedsheets, regular detergent works well. However, do not use too much detergent.
• Although bleaching should be avoided yet if you wish to bleach your white bedsheets, try to use an oxygen-based bleach or even safer natural whitening agents like vinegar or lemon juice mixed with water. Chlorine based bleach will turn your white bed sheets yellow over time.
• Line dry your bed sheets in summers. If you do not want to hang them on a clothesline, you may lay your sheets on the grass (ensure grass is clean)
• In winters, tumble dry your sheets in the dryer. You may even toss in a few clean tennis balls that will help keep your bedsheets from twisting up together.

Cleaning Tips for Silk Sheets

Silk sheets are quite expensive and you will never want them to get damaged. So, care for silk sheets should be taken while cleaning them. Always follow the care instructions on the bedsheets label.

• Use mild detergents to wash silk sheets. Strong detergents rob your silk bedsheets of their natural shine, softness and strength.
• Avoid washing silk sheets in machine. Hand wash is what is required for the luxury bed linen like silk sheets (at least wash them for first few times with hands).
• If you cannot avoid using washing machine to clean your silk sheets, keep the machine at mild setting.
• Never use hot water to wash your silk sheets.
• Never spin dry the silk bedsheets in washing machine. Dry them naturally by laying them on ground or line drying away from direct sunlight.
• Never use bleach for silk bedsheets.

Storing Tips for Bedsheets

Proper storing of bedsheets is also essential for bedsheets care.

• Store your bed linens in a dry, airy closet on shelves that let air through.
• Do not to stuff too many bedsheets and linens together. This will restrict air flow around them.
• Avoid leaving bedsheets folded up in a closet or packed away for very long periods as their fabric tends to deteriorate along the creases.
• Remember to place some mild moth balls (if possible use herbal moth balls) when storing your silk sheets in the closed. Chemicals in strong moth balls can damage your silk bedsheets.

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