I absolutely adore my new crisp white bedding from DUSK, but keeping it nice and clean is something I am really desperate to do. I am the sort of person that will make them pink by washing them accidentally with something else. So, in doing my research I put together this checklist for keeping clean white bedding. I love that fresh bed feeling; like getting into a freshly made hotel room.
I was sent this beautiful Portofino Waffle Bedding from DUSK to try out my fabulous tips on keeping clean white bedding, well, White! DUSK ran a “big clean” survey and their results are in, it’s full of fabulous tips on top of the 5 I have included in this post, don’t forget to bookmark it.
Change your bedding frequently
This might sound like a bizarre tip, but the longer you leave your bedding on your bed (in use) the more chance it has to pick up dirt and stains. Keeping a rotation of bedding means your bedding stays with that newer look for longer. I wash my bedding between 1 and 2 weeks, depending on how it looks / feels. Sometimes the kids sit in our bed to snuggle with a movie and we all know where that leads: lots of mess and usually crumbs. I love changing my bedding just before I go to bed too; this way I get the most fragrance from the washing powder.
Wash your bedding on it’s own
When you wash your white bedding, put it in the washing machine on it’s own. There can be NO chance of colours running and ruining the whiteness of your bedding set.
Use a fabric whitener
I use Dr Beckmann GloWhite Intensive Whitening sachets. You simply add one in the drum of your washing machine when you are washing the whites. It is good for all kinds of fabrics and will also work on white items with a bit of colour. I get mine from major superstores, you can also grab on Amazon in the link above. They maintain the whiteness of fabrics from the first wash. They really do prevent greying and are perfect for a white bedding set.
Spot clean your bedding
By keeping on top of your stains and marks, it will make it easier to clean when you do the big wash. Small stains and scuffs can be removed by using cool water, or using a safe product if you have one (fabric cleaner). Make sure the bedding is completely dry, use a tumble dryer or hang it outside in the breeze. Did you know hot water can set a stain? Always use cooler water.
Do not iron
If you can after you have washed the bedding, shake it vigorously and leave it drying outside. The shaking will get rid of those washed creases and allows the material to dry without the need for ironing. I put my bedding, gently, over my garden furniture to dry as I do not have a washing line. It always dries with minimal creases. Ironing can alter the colour of your fabrics too; so avoiding ironing can be beneficial to all items!
Do you have any other tips to add to the list? I would love to know in the comments below. I hope you all appreciate a lovely fresh bed as much as I do. Do you spray your bedding with the fresh linen Fabreeze sprays too? Don’t forget to check out my other cleaning hacks, and don’t forget to bookmark me!
That bedding looks amazing! I do the same as you and try and dry it on the washing line, the sun helps to keep whites bright.
Thanks ! I love fresh clean bedding but cant say ive ever ironed it
Some great tips, especially with having kids!
Lots of good tips!
I wash my bedding once a week and I always use scent boosters so it smells really nice. These are all fab tips!
Some great tips. Hate it when white bedding looses that fresh clean colour
Great advice, thank you
I’d never heard of a fabric whitener! Def going to give that a try!!
Some great ideas here – I also use a reusable colour catcher (I think Dr Beckmann make one) and always make sure it’s in with a white wash, in case a rogue item gets in there too!
Wow great tips. I always try and hang mine out on the line to dry.
Wow some great tips on white bedding!
I’m going to try e Dr Beckmann GloWhite Intensive Whitening sachets in my bedding washes. Thanks for the tip!
Great ideas definitely going to try
I didn’t realise that ironing has an effect – fab tip thanks!
I love white crisp clean bedding, thanks for the tips in keeping it that way.
Some great ideas, I have always stayed away from white as having children and animals