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Tips for Cleaning and Caring for Your Bedding

Tips for Cleaning and Caring for Your Bedding

Fresh sheets are key to a good night’s sleep – and that means regular washing is a must. But how often should you really throw your bedding in the machine? And what’s the right temperature for getting it truly clean? We’ve got some practical tips for fresh fabrics and even better sleep. As a rule of thumb, wash your duvet covers every two weeks – pillowcases can go in the wash every week. To protect the fabric, avoid washing bedding together with terry towels. And don’t forget: turn everything inside out before washing – it helps keep your bedding beautiful for longer!

How to Wash Bedding: Care Tips for Cotton, Satin, Linen & More

Washing regularly isn’t just good for your textiles – it’s important for your health too. While we sleep, we sweat, and that creates the perfect environment for bacteria and dust mites. That’s why we recommend washing duvet covers every two weeks, and pillowcases even more often. They’re in close contact with your skin, hair and care products and need a little extra love.

All Hemtex bedding can be washed at 60°C. That’s plenty to remove germs and mites. If you prefer washing at 90°C, that’s totally fine but just be aware it puts more strain on the fabric and the environment.

Before using new bedding for the first time, it’s worth giving it a quick wash to remove any leftover dye particles. Avoid washing delicate cotton fabrics with terry towels – otherwise, tiny lint balls may form. For colored bedding, turn everything inside out before washing. This keeps the colors vibrant and the fabric smooth.

One more reminder: mattress covers also need a wash now and then. Duvets and pillows need regular airing, fluffing, and the occasional wash.

Our tip: Set fixed dates for laundry – like right after summer vacation or at the start of the year – to keep your bed fresh all year round.

Drying Your Bedding – Keep It in Shape

All our bedding can be tumble-dried. For satin, we recommend using a low heat setting. This helps preserve the delicate fabric and avoids unnecessary wear. Here’s a great trick for fewer wrinkles: only tumble-dry your bedding partially, then hang it up while still slightly damp. It dries smoother and you might be able to skip ironing altogether.

For that crisp, hotel-style finish: iron your sheets while they’re still a bit damp – the results are worth it.

Did you know that cotton may shrink slightly when washed? Around 3–5% is completely normal, but no worries – our sizing already takes that into account, so your bedding will still fit perfectly.

All close-to-skin textiles from Hemtex are OEKO-TEX® certified and meet strict European standards. You can rest easy knowing that our products are free from harmful chemicals.

Since 1937, we at Hemtex have been working hard to make homes in the Nordic countries even more comfortable. This has made us the leading retail chain for home textiles in Northern Europe. With 270 stores in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia, as well as our online shop, we work with great passion to give your home an extra dose of Scandinavian living with small changes. Whether it's blankets, pillows, throws, bed linen, towels, tablecloths, napkins, curtains, or kitchen accessories – with us you'll find everything you need to make your home a place where you can relax and be yourself. We may make a mistake. Prices, availability, and delivery times are subject to change. We accept no liability for typographical, technical, or content errors on our website.