Practical Tips to Make Your Bed Sheets Last Longer

When you first moved into your home, you knew that buying good quality bed sheets was a non-negotiable because you’d want your family to sleep comfortably every night. In fact, you’ve amassed quite a collection of sheets throughout the years and you plan to keep them for a long time. But how exactly can you make your bed sheets last longer? To help you, here are some useful tips:

Washing Your Bed Sheets

When buying bed sheets, you should look at what they’re made of first, so you know exactly how to wash them properly. While most sheets are made of cotton, some specialty sheets are made of organic bamboo, linen and even silk. Knowing what your sheets are made of is the first step to taking good care of them. Once you have that covered, keep these things in mind:

Wash your bed sheets at least once a week to remove dirt, dust, body oil and any other debris that could destroy its quality.
Use a mild detergent to protect the fibers of your sheets from breaking down. Avoid using any bleach because it makes fabric weak and causes colours to fade fast.
Sort all your bed sheets according to colour and type before washing them. Never wash your sheets with other clothes since it can cause colours to bleed into them and make them dull.
Don’t use fabric softener on your bed sheets because it makes them less breathable. If you want your sheets to stay soft for a longer time, add vinegar every few washes while on your rinse cycle to keep that softness without affecting your sheets’ breathability.

Drying and Ironing Your Bed Sheets

Aside from washing your bed sheets carefully, it’s also very important to dry and iron your sheets properly if you want to make them last for many years:

Putting your bed sheets out to dry on a line is the best way to protect the cloth. But if you don’t have the space for it, choose the lowest heat setting on your dryer instead. Whatever method you use, make sure to avoid overdrying your sheets because it makes them feel stiff and hard, which can affect your comfort levels.
If you don’t want to see any creases and wrinkles on your bed sheets, you can iron them using the lowest heat setting. This will help keep the fabric from burning while getting rid of all those wrinkles to make your sheets look crisp and clean when using them.

Storing Your Bed Sheets

It’s very important to have a good organisation system for your bed sheets to not only keep them in good shape for longer but also to save time when making your beds:

Keep matching sheets together, so you don’t need to look for the right pillow case to go with the sheets every time you need to make a bed.
Allocate a specific area in your closet for all your bed sheets. If you have that spare room, you can create a linen closet where you can store all of your sheets, blankets, comforters, pillows and towels safely. But if you have limited space, you can put your sheets inside plastic boxes, in a cabinet or under the bed storage containers where they can be kept clean.
If you have sheet sets, you can keep the folded sheet inside a pillowcase to make them easier to pull out.

Of course, it is also very crucial to invest in good quality bed sheets that you can guarantee will last longer than cheaper alternatives.

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