At what temperature to wash bed linen in a washing machine

With the advent of automatic washing machines in everyday life, washing bed linen has become much simpler and more convenient. It is enough to load things into the drum, set the washing machine program and go about your business. However, it is very important to understand how to properly wash bed linen in a washing machine so as not to damage it and achieve the best result.

General tips

When washing bed linen, you should follow several tips:

• colored and white items should be washed at different times to avoid damaging the fabric due to fading;

  

• You cannot ignore the material of the product, this should be taken into account when choosing a washing option;

  

• Children's and adult bed linen must be washed separately;

  

• items, especially colored ones, should be washed inside out;
• It is necessary to adhere to the maximum weight restrictions for a particular washing machine. The smaller the quantity, the better the result.

  

Signs on bed linen for washing

To determine at what temperature to wash bed linen, it is enough to pay attention to the label with special symbols, where the care instructions are indicated. The decoding of the symbols can be determined from the following table.

Determining the program and temperature

Each type of fabric requires special treatment due to its differences. Therefore, before washing bed linen in a washing machine, it is worth determining what the fabric is made of and using the following table.

Preparing for washing

• First, look at the manufacturer's markings and the material the kit is made of.

  

• Next, you should sort all the things taking into account the color and material, and separate the children's things with the adults'.

  

• Turn the product inside out; if there are zippers, zip them up to avoid damage.

  

• Do not put more than half of the drum volume to achieve maximum efficiency.
• It is recommended to wash silk fabric using a water softener and a detergent intended for this type.

Recommended washing frequency

You need to wash your bed linen at least once every seven days. Moreover, in the summer it is better to reduce the gap and wash every 3-4 days, and in the winter you can increase it to 2 weeks. In any case, you should determine the need for washing based on the degree of contamination. Pillows get dirty faster than the rest of the set, so you will have to wash them more often.

How to prevent shedding?

Colored dyed fabrics tend to fade, the manufacturer usually warns about this. Because of this, not only does the appearance of the item that has faded and therefore discolored deteriorate, but the color also transfers to other, lighter items or areas. That is why colored items are always separated.

Using colder water reduces the likelihood that things will fade, so you should choose no more than 40 ⁰С. In addition, you can use special products designed to keep the color of dyed items fresh.

Washing new bed linen

Before use, any purchased item must be washed. When creating a product, various technological processes occur, during which the fabric passes through many hands, equipment and processing. Finally, the finished product is processed to improve its appearance. Of course, these substances are not dangerous to health, but washing is still required.

Additional tips for washing bed linen

To preserve the appearance of an embroidered item, it is worth using a washing bag.

A properly selected powder will not only remove dirt more effectively, but will also extend the life of the product.

Continuous use of additional products such as fabric softener or bleach may reduce the lifespan.

It is useful to pre-soak silk bed linen in an antistatic agent.

New bedding should be washed on a delicate cycle at minimum speed.

A dry terry towel can help dry things faster. To do this, place it in the drum with the things after the washing machine has finished working and turn on the spin cycle.

How to wash bed linen by hand

You can wash bed linen in the bathtub or in a household basin. First, the items must be soaked in soapy water, using laundry soap or powder for hand washing. After some time, wash by hand and change the water, rinse several times in clean water and wring out.

Peculiarities of washing children's bed linen

Children's clothes require a careful and cautious approach, as improper washing can not only affect the condition of the product, but also harm the child, cause a rash or allergy. Therefore, it is recommended to wash children's underwear with a special powder that does not contain harmful substances. It is better to put children's clothes in a separate laundry basket and wash them separately.

It is better to wash newborns' clothes by hand using special soap or regular laundry soap.

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