What temperature should you wash sheets?

Warm (104 degrees F) for regular washing. Hot (130 degrees F) for sanitizing white cotton sheets or after illness.

Should you use fabric softener on sheets?

Skip it. Fabric softener coats fibers, reducing breathability and moisture-wicking. Use white vinegar instead.

Wash on hot with a scoop of OxiClean. Line dry in sunlight occasionally. Avoid bleach on a regular basis.

Hand wash in cold water with a tiny amount of gentle detergent, or machine wash on the most delicate cold cycle inside a mesh bag.

Bedroom

We spend a third of our lives in bed. A clean bed sheets means better sleep and fewer allergens. Here's how to clean yours.

1
Sort by color and fabric
Wash whites separately from colors. Separate delicate fabrics (silk, satin) from cotton and polyester.
2
Wash on warm
Use warm water with Power Wash Laundry Detergent for most sheets. Hot water for white cotton sheets that need sanitizing.
3
Add vinegar to the rinse
Add half a cup of white vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser. It softens sheets without waxy buildup.
4
Dry properly
Tumble dry on medium heat or line dry. Remove promptly to prevent wrinkles. Fold or put on the bed immediately.

TIPWash sheets every week. Your bed accumulates dead skin, sweat, dust mites, and oils that pillow cases alone don't contain.
TIPVinegar in the rinse cycle removes detergent residue, softens fabric naturally, and eliminates any lingering odors.
TIPDon't overload the washer. Sheets need room to agitate freely for proper cleaning.

XWashing sheets with towels, which creates lint transfer and the different weights cause uneven washing.
XUsing too much detergent, which builds up in the fabric and makes sheets stiff and scratchy over time.
XLeaving sheets in the washer after the cycle, which causes mildew smell within hours.

Every week. Every 2 weeks at the absolute maximum. Sheets harbor bacteria, dust mites, and allergens.