Bed Linens Laundering and Care - Part 2

Drying Luxury Bed Linens

• Air drying bed linens on a line is the ideal way to dry, but a dryer does an excellent job when convenience is at a premium.
• Do not use a heat setting that is too warm for your linens or dry them too long as this will cause some damage.
• Remove your bed linen promptly from dryer and fold neatly to reduce wrinkling.

Ironing Luxury Bed Linens Fine bed linens are made out of natural fibers that have a tendency to wrinkle, especially when new. After some use these fibers will relax allowing the bedding to wrinkle less. If you wash and dry properly, and fold as soon as finished, most wrinkles will be avoided. For the smoothest finish, use a good iron and iron linen fabric while still damp.

Storing Luxury Bed Linens

• Be sure to iron linens before storing for long periods, as this will help prevent creasing.
• Do not store directly on wood. Long term contact with wood can discolor linens and cause damage.
• Do not store in direct sunlight which will fade colors

To extend the life of your bed sheets, consider purchasing 2 or 3 pair and rotating their use. Have one set in the linen closet and one set on the bed. Then when it's time for washing, trade them out. Here's a final tip. Save the laundering instructions that come with your bed linens in an envelope, folder, or notebook. Keep this information all together in your laudry room where the information will be convenient.