The big mistakes you make when washing the sheets

 The big mistakes you make when washing the sheets

Few sensations are as comforting as lying in a bed with fresh, clean sheets . But, without a doubt, it is a pleasure that requires some effort on our part. Washing sheets and bedding in general implies certain discomforts since they are large garments that need extra space in the washing machine and clothesline (or, where appropriate, the dryer). They also require certain washing conditions since we must take into account the number of hours we spend in contact with our sheets. This makes frequent disinfection necessary.

Night after night, germs, sweat, body oils and dead skin accumulate between our sheets. That is why we recommend washing them at least every two weeks, although the ideal is to be able to change them approximately every 7 days . Pay special attention to pillow cases, which can have makeup stains and greasy cosmetic product residues, as well as blood stains. In these cases, you should treat the covers before putting them in the washing machine. Check this post to know whether to use hot or cold water for stains .

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On the other hand, to leave your sheets clean you will not need to use intensive cycles, since due to their characteristics they do not require too much agitation in the drum. This will also prevent too many wrinkles from coming out. What you should do is increase the temperature of the water to kill the germs . And remember that, if you lay them out carefully , once they have dried you can avoid the iron and fold them to store them.

Try to avoid these six big mistakes almost all of us make when washing sheets:

1- Do not check for stains : when removing the sheets from the washing machine, we can find stains that we had not seen and have not come out or have even been fixed by using a program with hot water. Go over the sheets well before putting them in the drum to avoid double working afterwards.

2- Use the wrong program : unless they are especially dirty or have significant stains (something that usually happens in the case of children's sheets), we can wash the sheets in the washing machine with normal cycles. Those for colored clothes and warm water are ideal for regular cleaning of sheets, since they wear less fabrics, produce fewer wrinkles and are shorter.

3- Overloading the washing machine : if you are one of those who puts all the bedding in a single load, even if this means having to put a little pressure on the drum so that everything enters, you are wrong. Sheets need some headroom in the washing machine drum in order to be fully cleaned. We recommend mixing sheets with other garments of different sizes compatible with the wash cycle.

4- Dry them too long : if we spread them correctly outdoors, the sheets will dry quickly, more if the sun shines. Keep this in mind to avoid fading or roughing . Similarly, leaving them in the dryer longer than necessary can cause sheets to shrink. It is best to choose a shorter program to check if they dry and, if not, put the sheets back in the dryer. In short, trial and error to find the ideal duration.

5- Mixing sheets and towels in the dryer : sometimes to save time we make mistakes like this. Sheets dry faster than towels, so they will likely be scratchy. If you want to take advantage of the cycle , introduce fabrics similar to sheets such as thin tablecloths or light cotton clothing.

If you want your sheets to give off a pleasant aroma for longer, we recommend using the liquid detergent Flota Active Plus Esencia para Soñar in your washes  . If you prefer the more traditional aromas, we recommend  Flota Active Plus Pure Soap or  Flota Traditional Marsella Perfume.