So you’ve just bought brand new bed linen and you’re looking forward to fluffing your pillows and sliding in between fresh clean sheets. Before you tear open the packaging, our SleepMaker mattress experts have some handy life hacks to ensure your sheets stay in tip top condition and as soft as the day you bought them.
Wash 'n go
We know it’s tempting to remove your new sheets and put them straight on your mattress, but definitely wash them first. Pop the new sheets in a warm machine wash, and if you’ve purchased coloured sheets, wash them separately from whites. Avoid using a super-hot wash on new sheets to avoid damaging the delicate fibres.
Sheet irony
Plenty of people iron their sheets before they use them - some even iron them on the bed! But ironing sheets - especially on hot - can damage the fibres. If your sheets contain TENCEL, which is made from natural plant cellulose, we recommend you never iron or dry clean them.
Wrinkle remover
Who’s got time to iron sheets? There are plenty of ways to get your sheets looking smooth and wrinkle free without pulling out the squeaky ironing board. When you wash your sheets, remove from the machine straight away, shake them, and hang outside on the line in a cool breeze.
If you have to use your dryer for wet sheets, use a low heat to avoid damaging the fibres, don’t overstuff them inside the machine, and throw in a dry towel to absorb moisture and make drying faster. Using fabric softener during the wash will also help leave less crinkles in your sheets.
How often do I wash my sheets?
A quick poll in the office threw up a range of answers to this question, from weekly to once a year! What’s going to really extend the life of your sheets is having a few sheet sets that you can rotate out often. Definitely invest in a mattress protector! Try our TENCEL® Protector Pack that has an ultra-thin PU membrane to block moisture but still breathes.
As for your sheets: we spend a lot of time in bed, so naturally dust, bacteria and skin cells end up on our linen. That's a compelling reason for you to regularly wash and change your bed linen, ensuring you feel like you’re climbing into fresh hotel sheets every night.
