Helping Your Bedding Stay Part of the Room for Longer
Bedding is designed to be used regularly, which means proper care matters.
The instructions provided for the individual product should always take priority over general recommendations.
Before the First Wash
Check the care label or product-specific instructions before washing.
Separating bedding from heavily soiled garments and items with exposed hooks, zippers, or other components that could catch the fabric can also help reduce unnecessary wear.
Washing
Use the washing conditions recommended for the particular product.
Avoid automatically using the hottest possible cycle. Higher temperatures are not appropriate for every material and may affect certain fabrics, colors, prints, or finishes.
Detergent
Follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions and avoid using excessive quantities.
More detergent does not necessarily mean cleaner bedding, and excessive residue may remain in fabrics if products are not rinsed properly.
Drying
Follow the relevant drying instructions.
If tumble drying is permitted, use the appropriate setting for the material. If air drying is recommended, allow sufficient airflow around the fabric.
Storage
Make sure bedding is completely dry before storing it.
Fold clean bedding and keep it in a dry, ventilated storage area away from moisture.
One useful household approach is to keep the pieces belonging to a set together so that the complete set is easy to find when changing the bed.