Good quality material 'key for white bedding'
Published: 02 February 2009
Anyone looking for white duvet sets or bed linen are advised to go for items with a high thread count in order to make the bedding last as long as possible.
Light-coloured bed linen needs to be high quality in order to prevent pilling, it is recommended.CasaSugar prevents several other tips for keeping white or cream bedding in tip-top condition, including washing on a weekly basis.
"They should be washed separately in warm or hot water. Use regular detergent, but don't overload it," the news provider advises.
It says stains should be spot-treated immediately and bleach should be used only when absolutely necessary, as it can damage bedding.
Rather than using chemicals to keep bed linen crisp and bright, add one-quarter of a cup of lemon juice to the wash, it continues.
White vinegar will also give the same effect, CasaSugar reveals.
Last week, white bed linen was hailed as making guests more comfortable.
Times writer Lucia van der Post said such bedding should be 100 per cent cotton.
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