How to Wash Egyptian Cotton Sheets

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How to Wash Egyptian Cotton Sheets
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A guide to getting the most out of your Egyptian
cotton sheets.Egyptian cotton sheets are widely
considered to be the softest most durable type of
cotton sheets available. This is because of the
natural high quality of the long staple cotton
that is used, which is generally grown and
harvested in the Nile river valley of Egypt. The
cotton is then put through a process that helps
refine and soften its natural texture and then it
is woven together to create the sheets you use at
home. To maintain their quality and softness, it
is important to begin taking care of your
Egyptian cotton sheets properly right from the
beginning.
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Caring For Your New Egyptian Cotton SheetsWhen
you open your set of Egyptian cotton sheets for
the first time, it is important to wash them
before use. Egyptian cotton, as well as other
blends of cotton, has a certain amount of
shrinkage that is naturally part of their make
up. Washing it will help eliminate the first
possibility of shrinkage so that it will adjust
to the fit of your bed perfectly. Additionally,
some sheet sets may bleed if excess dyes have
been used. Washing your sheets prior to use will
help prevent any possibility of staining.
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How To Wash Egyptian Cotton SheetsWhen you are
ready to wash your Egyptian cotton sheets, follow
these handy tips and you will be able to maintain
the softness and quality of your sheets for years
to come.
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1- First, it's important to wash these sheets
separately from other items. Things like hooks in
undergarments or zippers on pants or sweaters can
snag onto your sheets and either will weaken the
construction of the sheets or cause a tear all
together. Washing these sheets alone will prevent
this possibility and can also help your sheets
stay brighter and fresher.
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2- Wash your sheets with cold water on a
gentle/delicate cycle. If you prefer to use warm
water, it should be at a temperature of around
105 degrees Fahrenheit or bath water temperature.
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3- Use a mild laundry detergent or one that is pH
balanced. Most bottles will signify if it is pH
balanced on the actual bottle. It is recommended
to use just a little less detergent than what is
recommended on the bottle.
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4- Chlorine bleach should NOT be used with
Egyptian cotton sheets because the chlorine can
actually damage the cotton fibers over time as
well as the elastic of the fitted sheet. For
white or ivory sheets, add about a cup of
non-chlorine bleach to the washing machine. This
will help freshen and brighten the
SheetsDowntown Feathers, an online bedding
company, adds that OXY Clean can also help
brighten up white, ivory or even tan colored
sheets as well. However, it is recommended that
you test a small area to ensure it is compatible
with your sheets and won't cause discoloration.
It is also recommended that you do not use a
liquid fabric softener or even dryer sheets.
Once the spin cycle is over, remove your sheets
immediately and give them a good shake. This will
help prevent shrinkage and wrinkling.
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5- To dry the sheets, you may either hang them to
air dry or you can use a dryer on a low heat,
tumble dry setting or even an air dry setting.
Use a shorter drying cycle to prevent over-drying
which can diminish the sheen of your sheets over
time. If they are not completely dry, go ahead
and hang them up to dry on their own or continue
on a light air dry cycle only.
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6- You can place the sheets on your bed and
smooth them out with your hands to remove any
wrinkles. If you prefer to use an iron, make sure
it is on a warm setting.
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With Egyptian cotton sheets, it is best to use
cool, or warm settings when in doubt. Extreme
heat, whether it is hot water, hot air or a hot
iron can damage the integrity of the cotton
fibers and cause breakage. Regardless of size or
thread count, following these instructions will
lead to better quality and more comfortable
sheets with every use.
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