Rules for storing bed linen

A person is able to experience a huge range of feelings: both pleasant and not so much. One of the most pleasant and refreshing sensations, no doubt, is the feeling of a fresh, clean and warm bed, in which we fit after a hard day’s work. An important role, of course, is played by the quality of the bed on which we sleep. However, many people forget about bedding, which can make the rest much more pleasant, relaxing and cozy.

Today the market offers a wide variety of bedding sets: from monochromatic natural fabrics to synthetic surfaces with fun patterns. But do not forget that it is important not only to choose the right cover for your bed, but to store it correctly and compactly in your apartment.

First you need to figure out how long you can keep bed linen. It primarily depends on what material (fabric) it is made of. The second important factor for the durability of the laundry are the features of washing (how often, by what means, and so on).

So, flannel sheets and duvet covers will serve you no more than five years. Products from calico will withstand two years more (up to seven years). Natural materials such as cotton and linen can last up to nine years. Artificial materials (for example, satin) are pleasing with their service life - they can be stored in a closet or dressing room for 10 years. The most durable is natural silk, the life of products made from it is 15 years.

Despite the fact that at the moment there are a large number of ways Proper and durable storage of bed linen is based on some principles:

• Only washed and dried clothes should be stored (dirty ones should not be put in the cupboard, but in the washing machine);
• coverings must be well-groomed and neat (hemmed, ironed);
• it is appropriate to place any fragrance in the storage of bed linen that will give a fresh scent.

In fact, the place to store bed linen can be determined by your choice and preference. For example, it can be folded into an ordinary closet where clothes are stored, after having retracted several shelves specifically for laundry.

For greater compactness and accuracy, you can use special boxes or baskets, which can be purchased at any store that sells household goods. You can also use for this purpose a chest of drawers or large tables.

It is important to note that in places where laundry is stored, there should not be high humidity and sudden temperature fluctuations.and also direct sunlight should not get there. Otherwise, your bed cover will become moldy, get an unpleasant smell, change color (turn yellow) and deteriorate.

Con Marie (or Marie Kondo) is a professional in the field of home cleaning. To ensure high-quality preservation of bedding, she offers to use simple tips.

• Bed linen should be stored on separate shelves, and not together with other things (for example, clothes). This is due to the difference in the materials from which things are made, respectively, they need different care.

• Coatings must be folded in the shape of a rectangle or a triangle.
• Things can be folded both horizontally and vertically, which saves space in the closet, chest of drawers or on the shelves.
• It is convenient to divide linen according to color scale or materials.

In order to keep your bedding as long as possible, you should:

• change kits at least once in 7 days;
• wash things in compliance with all instructions on the manufacturer's label;
• dry products in the open air (at least in a ventilated area);

• to store laundry in the state turned inside out;
• keep pillowcases, duvet covers and sheets separately;
• in cases of storing sets of linen in one place, the sheets and duvet covers should be wrapped with a pillowcase (you can also tie a set of linen with a ribbon or string for convenience);

• to divide sets of linen according to the season: separately - lighter and summer ones, separately - winter ones;
• use specially designed flavors, soaps or herbs to give the linen a pleasant and fresh smell.

Thus, you are familiar with all the secrets of proper storage of bed linen. If you follow these simple tips, then your products will remain for quite some time and will remain in good condition.

Remember that the quality of your holiday depends to a large extent on the quality of your bedding.

Instructions for folding bed linen - in the video below.