There is something mythical in the hotel bed. It is like climbing on hand -ironed clouds, perfumed with freshness and disinfected with angel powder. Then you come home and curl yourself in the sheets that seem to survive a struggle with a cat and a lemonade bath. The difference? Not only in luxury, but also in practice. In reality, the secrets of the hotels are surprisingly achievable at home, without an industrial washing machine and without a lady with the stroller. So how do you wash the bed linen so that you seem to come out of ritz-carlton and is as soft as that of Waldorf Astoria?
How do you wash the sheets at home? But be careful – sheets are not the same as a blanket. E A pillow is not just a pillowif we analyze it in more detail. So we will do things how they must be done: separately. First, the big and soft queen: bed linen. Then his elegant partner: bed linen. So … like I cut the bed linen at home to keep it soft and fragrant as in Waldorf Astoria.
I. Bed linen: when covered and cushions ask for air
Most of us diligently change the laundry every week. But what is inside – blankets, padding, cushions – often remains buried in the mystery of the mites of dust and sweat of the past months. Well, it’s time to intervene.
Blankets and cushions must be washed. Yes, even if they are “inside”. And if they are soft, even more, because the smell of mold has never been sexy.
The ideal would be:
- Wash your blanket from 2 to 4 times a year (at least during the change of season),
- Cushions every 2-3 months.
Before washing, read the label carefully. The feather, as we know, is sensitive. Unlike us, it is not renewed if we break it. If the label says “only dry washing”, then it probably means that you will have to find a local dry laundry. In all other cases, you can wash your bed linen in the duvet at home, on one condition: that you have a fairly large drum.
Putting a blanket in a too small washing machine is like putting yogurt back into a jar: it may seem courageous, but the result will not be exceptional. If the machine allows it, use mild cycletemperature around 40°CE special detergent for down jackets. Normal powders tend to install feathers, which is the last thing you want under your head.
But the real trick lies in drying. Attention: Tennis balls. Yes, this is not a sporting article, but in the basket they make miracles: one or two balls gently affect the soft parts during drying and prevent gathering. The result? The blanket will be swollen, airy and … well, almost ready for a story on Instagram with the #hotelvibes tag.
Leave to dry for a long time, at medium temperature. And when you think it is dry, let it rest for a while a few hours in the air. Hidden moisture loves to hide. Just like mites. And it takes a few hours to go out.
So, washing the bed linen is quite simple!
How to remove yellow spots from bed linen
Yellow spots on bed linen are a common discomfort caused by sweat, body fat and cosmetics residues. To effectively remove these stains, use a combination of baking soda and white vinegar. Apply a sodium baking soda and water to the stain, then pour the white vinegar over it. Leave to act for 30 minutes, then wash the linen as usual. This method is natural, safe for fabrics and respectful of the environment, and effectively removes unpleasant spots and odors.
II. Bed linen: blankets, sheets and what we really feel on our skin
There is no dilemma here. I whisk it often. Every 7–10 days. If it is hot, even more often, why not, the skin is not sterile and yes, night sweats exist.
Sheets and duvets are less delicate than the blankets, but they also deserve a VIP treatment. If you have Cotton underwearwash it without bad consciousness 60°C – sufficient to kill bacteria and refresh the fabric. If you have something more delicate – linen, silk, bamboo – wait coldest cycle (30–40 ° C). And yes, the labels are still your friends.
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Now the magic. How do you lavi the bed linen?
Add to the machine in addition to normal detergent 1/2 cup of sodium bicarbonate. Why? Because sodium bicarbonate makes the laundry brighter, softer and neutralizes smells without resorting to perfumes that try to obscure reality.
Finally? 1 cup of white vinegar in the last rinse. Not to transform the sheets into a salad, but because the vinegar removes the detergent residues, naturally softens the tissues and leaves that impalpable feeling of “clean” that no fabric softener can recreate.
The golden rule for drying is: Do not wait for the sheets to become Savinja ham.. Once the drying is completed, remove them immediately. No wrinkles, no stress. If possible, let them dry in the sun: UV light is a natural bleaching and the sun wind is the only flavoring agent that we recommend in nature.
And I – Tennis balls are useful once again. Although the queens are covered with down jacket, they will make the sheets more airy and prevent them that they are tangled in a single large ball of unrecognizable fabric.
Final impression? A bed like that of a magazine
When you tease yourself both covered and coveredget a result that you can hear from the touch, to the smell and even see. That fresh and white bed in which you put on with the feeling that everything goes well in this world.
No softeners, no chlorine, no perfume called “mountain waterfall”. Only natural remedies, a good temperature and some make -up that even Hilton would approve.
In short, if you have forgotten (or want to print for the washing machine):
| What are we washing? | How many times? | Come? |
|---|---|---|
| Blankets, padding | 2–4 times a year | Delicate program, vinegar + flue balls |
| Cushions | Every 2-3 months | Special detergent for duvet, balls |
| Sheets, blankets | Every 7-10 days | 60 ° C (if possible), soda + vinegar |
Conclusion: A good night sleep begins in the laundry and, in fact, in the way you whisk the sheets!
You don’t need a card of a sleeping hotel in a bed that smells of luxury. A little knowledge and constancy is enough, and that yellow tennis ball will not remain alone in the garage.
But if someone asks next time, Who washes your sheets?can be said with a smile: “in the hotel style”. My Hilton.
