Rules for washing bed linen - how to choose a mode, program and temperature

People spend more than 30% of their lives in bed: sleeping, watching TV shows, reading books, and so on. And it’s much nicer to have clean, tidy bedding on. But it is not always possible to bring the woven product back to its original form, as when buying.

It can shrink, shed, become covered with lumps. To avoid the unpleasant consequences of washing, you should choose the correct mode, program and temperature. And also to clean bed linen after a certain period.

Frequency of washing bed linen

Bed linen should be washed as soon as it gets dirty. But the main condition is at least once a week. During this period, the home linen set does not have time to get dirty and greasy. This makes it easy to wipe off.

And besides, it is already losing its freshness. In winter, you can wash it once every two weeks. During this time, people sweat less and wear warm nightgowns and pajamas.

Most European countries adhere to the order of washing once every 1.5-2 weeks. But they use a certain technology - they air the bed linen. And the temperature in the room is much lower than that of the Russians.

The most that gets dirty are pillowcases. They come in contact not only with the skin of the face, but also with the head as a whole. In most cases, sweat is often produced and the hair becomes oily. Therefore, the product gets dirty faster.

It is recommended to change pillowcases every 3-4 days. If a person is sick, then bed linen must be changed every day. But if this is not possible, then it is worth at least updating the pillowcase itself.

Preparing laundry for washing

Before washing household items, they must be divided into the following types.

1. By fabric. Since different materials require their own specific regime;
2. By color. White and color do not need to be washed. Many fabrics are dyed with dyes that wash off after washing. And such water can stain white fabric;
3. Contamination. To wash a dirty bedding set, you need to wash it intensively. If you start washing such a product with one that is only slightly stained or just to freshen it up, this mode will not work. Since it will only ruin and lead the duvet cover, pillowcases and sheets to premature wear of the fabric.

Temperature, mode and program depending on the fabric

Each fabric needs special care. At what temperature the bed linen is washed is a very important question.It is necessary to select the washing mode for each type of product material.

On which program to wash bed linen in the washing machine:

• Flax (60-95 degrees). Better to pre-soak or wash. Need a strong spin;
• Satin or poplin (40 to 60 degrees). Pre-wash or soak is recommended.
• Bamboo as well as cambric (30 to 40 degrees). Wash on a delicate cycle with a weak spin or without it at all.
• Ranfors, percale or light coarse calico (60-95 degrees). Washing is done in any mode. It is also possible to pre-soak and wash.
• Colored chintz (degree no more than 40). Medium spin. Do not use bleach.
• Silk (30 degrees). Only in delicate mode. Usually the washing machine has a certain Silk setting. Use special detergents with conditioners (mild). No spinning or use low spinning. The care regimen is usually prescribed on the product label. Some are shown dry cleaning.
• Cotton with polyester or pure polyester (40 degrees). Use a synthetic or delicate cycle. Pre-soaking and double rinsing are recommended.

How to choose the right detergent

Before choosing a fabric care product, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. Washing by hand or "Automatic". Hand wash powder is not used in the washing machine. They foam very strongly, and its excess can damage the electrical wiring of washing machines.
2. Bed linen material.
   • Made from natural fabrics. Use a universal washing powder. And also with the addition of bleach or stain remover.
   • Colored linen. We use products for colored linen (standard, with stain remover or with bleach).
   • Delicate fabrics. Here they use special means that act on them carefully and do not allow them to be damaged.
   • Woolen things. They need to be washed with specific silk and wool detergents. But it is better to provide them to professionals for dry cleaning, because this type of fabric is very finicky.
3. The composition of water for trace elements. If the water is hard, it is recommended to purchase products that contain phosphates, phosphonates or zeolites. Also, the consumption of funds increases compared to washing with soft water.
4. Regular or concentrated. If you choose the second option, then the main thing is not to use too much of it. Otherwise, unpleasant consequences may appear.
5. The expiration date of the detergent. This is a very important indicator that is not always paid attention to. The composition contains active ingredients that change their chemical and physical properties over time. As a result, they can lead to bad consequences.
6. Package. It must not be damaged. Part of the powder may spill out or spill out. And you will buy less goods than you should. The quality indicator should be clearly indicated - the GOST mark. As well as the date and full information about him.
7. Price and quality. Expensive does not mean high quality, as well as vice versa. The price often includes an ad or brand premium.

Washing bed linen for children

Detergents for washing children's bedding are used exactly from the age category to which the child belongs.

If the child is allergic, then you should be careful when choosing powdered products. If such a reaction occurs to a fragrance, then get another odorless. And if for dust from powder, then it should be replaced with a liquid composition.

Children's bedding laundry detergent is great for both laundry and adult laundry. But not vice versa.Children's powder may contain substances that are dangerous to a child, but do not harm an adult.

Recommendations and Tips

1. Before washing, bed linen must be turned inside out. Thanks to this action, you can get rid of the dirt that accumulates in the corners of the product.
2. Before washing delicate fabrics, stains should be treated with a stain remover. And linen or cotton products do not require such attention. It is only necessary to adjust the washing mode.
3. It is better to spin colored laundry at a speed of no more than 800. Thus, creases are not formed on the fabric. And the dye will remain in place and will not be washed out.
4. The new bedding set must be washed. Fabrics are sometimes treated with an additional solution to make the wrapped fabric shine. Therefore, you need to remove all unnecessary substances from the kit.
5. Better to wash baby clothes with baby soap. It practically does not cause allergies.
6. The washing machine is loaded with bed linen no more than 2/3 of the total volume. It should move freely in the drum.
7. When drying colored laundry, turn the garment inside out. Thus, the color of the bed linen will not fade and retain its original appearance.
8. Ironing bed linen should be damp after washing. So the work will be much easier and less effort and time will be spent.
9. Clean the washing machine. To do this, start it empty by adding special tools.

Clean linen is an indicator of the neatness and beauty of an apartment. In order for it to always remain so, certain rules must be followed. To wash based on the fabric of the product, the selected mode and program.

For adults and children, use different means to avoid allergies. Before buying funds, you should carefully study their composition, and also look at the expiration date. Follow the recommendations and advice on the use of bedding. And it will last for many years.

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