HOW MUCH TO WASH YOUR COTTON PERCALE SHEETS?

If you have questions about caring for your percale fitted sheets , you've come to the right place. The boarders, a French brand of high-end bed linen , give you all their advice for good care of your bed linen .

Step One: Washing the sheets before first use?

We know, all you want after receiving your cotton percale bed set is to curl up in it. But stop there! You must first do a first wash . In fact, your cotton percale sheets have been handled during their manufacturing (weaving, printing, making, etc.) and delivery. This washing will eliminate the little bits of thread, small dust and probably the few bacteria that will have crept in. We particularly advise you to wash your sheets in cold.

Step Two: How Often Should I Wash My Sheets?

Did you know that when we go to bed our body carries all kinds of bacteria and viruses to our bed? It's a completely natural phenomenon, but one that, night after night, deposits micro-organisms on your sheets , making them less hygienic. It is therefore advisable to wash your bed linen every 7 to 10 days for good hygiene, 15 days maximum.

Lazy people, here is a small list of nice things (not really) that poor care of your cotton bed linen brings... which should convince you to change your ritual:

• Acne: All people suffering from acne are advised to change your pillowcase every 3 to 4 days to avoid exposure to the bacteria.
• Illness: If you are sick, your bed will harbor germs and delay your recovery. We advise you to change your sheets as often as possible!
• Dust mites: these harmless little creatures multiply in the folds of your sheets and are the number 1 enemy of all people with allergies.

Step Three: At What Temperature Should I Wash My Sheets?

For all cotton percale sets, we recommend a maximum washing temperature of 40°. The result will be excellent, you will save energy and you will extend the longevity of your cotton percale sheets.

Are you wondering how to wash your double cotton gauze throw ? Don't panic, it's like cotton percale . On the other hand, do not iron your blanket once dry, it could lose its embossed effect.

You are now ready to handle your sheets and throws in all directions, without risk of missteps when washing. As for us, we leave you, we have a machine to run.