Keeping your bed sheets white is a challenge in itself. Not only do we get that luxurious look from white bedding, but we also get the feeling of calmness once we put white sheets on our beds.
However, there is a right way to wash white bedding. Anything but the right way will fail to remove stains. Therefore, we must discuss how to keep your white bed sheets even whiter. If this is your first time using the washing machine for your bed sheets, this is the guide for you.
In addition to washing machine tips, we will also give you our expert tips for washing white bedding in Dubai using various ingredients.
With all that said, let’s start.
Find a Substitute for Bleach
We all have stains on our bedding we have a nightmare trying to remove. When that’s the case, your initial reaction might be to use bleach or a similar detergent to remove the stains. But this will have the opposite effect.
That’s because bleech only causes our linen to go yellow over time. So instead of harmful chemicals, use commonly-found household items, such as baking soda, white vinegar, and lemon juice.
These are all items you can buy in any Dubai supermarket or other supermarket across the UAE, making them convenient.
Wash the Bedding Alone
If you want to keep your white bedding white, you must wash them alone or with other bedding. The biggest mistake you can make is washing your bedding with regular clothes.
That’s because bedding and regular clothes are washed at different temperatures and require a different fabric softener. So, as a general rule for Dubai households, wash your white bedding only with other bedding items when the time comes (see below).
Wash White Sheets Every Two Weeks
The rule to keep white sheets white is to never wait too long before washing them. Bed sheets can last a long time before needing to be washed. However, white sheets are more prone to stains than other bed sheets.
Therefore, the challenge of keeping your white bed linen looking fresh isn’t too difficult if you wash them regularly. Moreover, regular washing keeps your sheets looking fresh and timeless.
Pre-Soaking With Warm or Cold Water?
This one is straightforward to answer. Namely, when pre-soaking your bed sheets, always use hot or warm water for at least an hour. In the pre-soaking mix, you can add a cup of white vinegar for every two gallons of water.
As a replacement for white vinegar, you can add half a cup of baking soda for every gallon. Borax and lemon juice also works perfectly.
Always Treat Stains
It’s impossible to keep stains away from your bright white bed sheets. No matter how much you try, something always creates a stain.
Stains are painful to look at, especially if you’ve washed your bed sheets not that long ago. But white bed sheets require extra care to create a luxurious hotel feel. Therefore, whenever you notice a stain, make it a priority to wash the bed sheets at once.
That’s because leaving stains makes them difficult to remove later, especially food and coffee stains. Don’t repeat this obvious mistake; keep sheets white by treating them at once.
Air Dry Your Bedding
While this isn’t necessarily a bedding washing tip, it is a tip that will make your sheets white for longer.
Of course, using the dryer is always an option, but it’s easier to air dry your bedding, especially in Dubai, since it’s always hotter here. Moreover, not every household has a dryer, so air drying on the line is an excellent tip to wash and care for white sheets.
Don’t Eat in Bed
This last tip is similar to the previous one, in the sense that it helps keep your sheets white as opposed to washing tips.
The easiest way to keep your bed linen stain-free is to stop doing the one thing that causes bed stains – eating in bed.
While most of us love eating in bed, your sheets and bedding absolutely hate it. So, stop eating in bed, and you won’t have to wash your sheets as often.
Conclusion
That concludes this short guide. We hope these seven tips will help you achieve the desired outcome of educating you on how to wash your bedding and keep it white.
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