HOW MUCH TO WASH YOUR COTTON PERCALE SHEETS?

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

Step One: Washing Sheets Before First Use?

We know, after receiving your cotton percale bedding set , you only want to snuggle up in it. But stop there! You must first do a first wash . Indeed, your cotton percale sheets have been handled during their manufacture (weaving, printing, making, etc.) and delivery. This wash will eliminate small bits of thread, small dust and probably the few bacteria that have slipped in. We particularly advise you to wash your sheets cold.

Step Two: How Often Should I Wash My Sheets?

Did you know that when we go to bed our body carries all sorts of bacteria and viruses to our bed? This is a completely natural phenomenon, but night after night, it deposits microorganisms 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 short list of the nice (not really) things that come from not taking good care of your cotton bed linen … which should convince you to change your routine:

• Acne: For anyone suffering from acne, it is advisable 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 one enemy of anyone with allergies.

Step 3: At what temperature should I wash my sheets?

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

Wondering how to wash your double cotton gauze blanket ? Don't panic, it's just like cotton percale . However, don't iron your blanket once it's dry, as it may lose its waffle effect.

Now you are ready to handle your sheets and blankets in all directions, without the risk of making a mistake when washing. As for us, we'll leave you, we have a machine to run.