Every person wants to sleep on soft bedding.
The comfort of a night's rest and a good night's sleep directly depend on this.
But in some situations, bed linen becomes stiff.
Let's look at the causes of the problem, as well as methods of washing items that will help prevent it.
Why does bed linen become stiff?
If you have purchased bed linen made from low-quality material, then you will not have to look for the cause of discomfort.
In all other situations, textiles become stiff due to the following reasons:
- you iron the material without using steam;
- you boiled bed linen;
- the washing program you select is not suitable for the specific fabric;
- You have purchased a low quality detergent.
In addition, the reason for the hardness of bed linen is bad tap water. This problem causes a lot of discomfort, so it is necessary to understand how to get rid of it.
Ways to Make Your Bed Linen Soft
To enjoy a comfortable sleep and get pleasure from touching your bed linen, it is worth arming yourself with some tips.
Add conditioner during rinsing
To make your sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers soft, use conditioners. You can buy the product in a specialized store.
If the bedding is intended for a child's bed, use fabric conditioners that do not cause allergies.
Place tennis balls in the washing machine drum
You can use tennis balls in practice. Just put them in the drum of the washing machine when you wash your bed linen.
The balls will help you quickly deal with stains and get rid of static electricity. During washing, they will fluff up the fabric, rolling over it.
Choose the appropriate washing mode
Be sure to turn each item inside out. The optimal temperature range is from +30 to +40 degrees. You should not use bleach with chlorine in the composition, because there is a high risk of damaging the material.
Also, do not dry bed linen artificially. When the items are dry, smooth them out using a modern iron with a steam function.
Add vinegar during washing
The product will make the material perfectly soft. The remains of washing powder will be washed out of the fibers well, foreign odors will be effectively eliminated. Add a small amount of regular table vinegar to the conditioner compartment, start the wash.
Use borax for washing
Hard tap water will become softer if you use sodium tetraborate. In addition, the product will make the use of washing powder more effective.
You can buy borax at any pharmacy. Half a glass of the product will be enough, it is added to the compartment intended for powder.
