How to take care of your home clothes: tricks to wash, iron and store them

 How to take care of your home clothes: tricks to wash, iron and store them

From the sheets to the tablecloths, each of the home textiles requires special care when washing and storing them. It is important to give each garment the treatment it needs to keep it in perfect condition. Discover how to take care of all the clothes in the house.

Perfect bedding

One of the fundamental elements when it comes to enjoying the best night's rest is, without a doubt, the bedding. Specifically the sheets, which welcome us every night and whose touch we abandon ourselves. That is why it is important to choose quality, natural fabrics such as cotton or linen, so that going to sleep is a pleasure. And so that they always remain like the first day, we have to take care of them with care.

If they are made of cotton (which is recommended) they can be machine washed at a high temperature (at 60º C you will end up with mites and other microorganisms). When storing them, group them by games by placing the bottom sheet, the top sheet and the pillowcases together. If possible, don't stack them in the closet; Better fix some metal baskets with guides to place them.

Spotless quilts and bedspreads

Now in summer you won't need them, so it's a good idea to prepare and store them until next fall. If they do not have stains, it will be enough to air the quilts in a well ventilated place, but if they are dirty it will be necessary to clean them. Take the bigger ones to the dry cleaner and wash the little ones at home. For synthetics, program a short cycle in the washing machine, at 60º C and with neutral soap. The feather ones need a wool program (for delicate clothes). Put some tennis balls in the drum and you will prevent them from caking.

Safe

Storing blankets and duvets can be a problem when space is at a premium, although there are always solutions that help. You can use storage bags that make the vacuum. The air is extracted with the help of the vacuum cleaner and the volume is reduced by up to 75%.

If you prefer, you can roll up the quilts and square the quilts. Everything must be well protected in plastic or fabric covers.

Wash the small blankets at home, with a wool program and without using fabric softener so that the fibers do not weigh down. Then dry them horizontally, in the bathtub, for example.

On the tablecloth

We are going to organize a celebration at home (observing, of course, all the security measures that the coronavirus leads us to when receiving our guests ) and, when we take out the tablecloths for special occasions, we realize that it has yellowed. This situation is the most common and there are solutions to solve it.

You can soak the tablecloth and napkins in warm water with bicarbonate (three tablespoons per liter of water is enough) and then wash in the usual way.

Another alternative that works is to add three or four tablespoons of perborate to the detergent box when washing the linens.

When you go to store it, after use, make sure it does not have any stains , and put it in a closet or closed drawer wrapped in a blue cloth to protect it from light.

The most delicate embroidery

Do you have any special embroidered tablecloths or an antique set of sheets decorated with lace? If so, it is advisable to be careful so that they do not spoil. You can machine wash these items in cold water on a delicates program.

Spray the embroidery with salt water before putting it in the washing machine and it will not lose color. When ironing them, always at a low temperature, turn the motifs upside down by placing them between two towels.

Textiles in the kitchen

It is one of the spaces where more hygiene and care is needed. Cloths, for example, have to be changed daily. It is important to wash them in hot water to remove not only stains, but also germs and bacteria. And now, in the post-covid-19 era, not only cleaning, but also disinfection becomes even more important .

Since they will have to endure continuous washing, it is best to choose good quality 100% cotton cloths .

As for the aprons, you will also have to wash them frequently, as they will get quite stained. Don't forget to pre - treat stains to remove them completely.

A bath of softness

There's nothing more pleasant than stepping out of the shower and wrapping yourself in a soft, fluffy, cool towel , right? So that they are always like this, in addition to choosing quality towels that last a long time, you will have to take care of them.

Do not wash them in very hot water, do it with a little detergent and little fabric softener, so that the fibers do not clump, and never put it in the first wash.

To store them, you can roll up the small towels and place them in a basket, and the rest organize them by sets: bath, shower and sink.

A trick to get an extra softness? Replace the fabric softener with a good jet of white vinegar and you will be surprised by the result.

Temperatures rise

Even if you are used to washing most of your clothes in cold water, you should not be afraid of high temperatures. In some cases it is more than advisable to select them when doing the laundry.

You can find an example in the way you take care of your table linen. If they are 100% cotton, you can wash them at 60º C since they will fit you much better; However, if its composition contains a mixture of polyester or other synthetic fibers, it is advisable not to exceed 30 ºC.

The same thing happens with the sheets and the rest of the bedding. Not only are they not damaged by washing them in hot water, but they will be perfect, without a trace of stains or dirt.

Where do I keep it?

We do not always have a specific closet to organize household clothes, most of the time because there is no room for it. Then you have to look for new spaces in which to place sheets, tablecloths and towels. Here are some ideas that can help you, if you need them.

- On the bed trundle: it is a perfect place to store your least used bedding, from party linens to quilts and blankets, spare pillows, etc. An idea to keep everything in order is to make some dividers out of boards.

- In a chest of drawers in the bedroom: you can use it to store the most used textiles, from sets of sheets to daily tablecloths, towels, etc.

- In the trunk of the closet: you can use it to store the things that occupy the most, such as winter duvets, large blankets, etc.

- Trunks: they are practical for cushions and plaids.

- Shelves or shelves: on the wall of the bathroom or under the sink, they are a good place to place towels and keep them close at hand.