How to wash a bed cover

How to wash a bed cover?

Once a bed cover has been on the bed for a period of time, it can develop a musty smell. To help reduce any odors and refresh the bedding, wash your bedding cover on cold with a gentle detergent (like soap and water). Let the cover dry completely before laying it on your bed. Large bed sheets and coverlet can be laundered in a washing machine. However, if you choose to wash these items by hand, use cold water to prevent shrinking.

How to wash a fitted bed cover?

Fitted bed cover sheets are fitted to the mattress and do not have elastic corners or overhang. These types of sheets are easy to wash because they are usually a single piece. If you need to wash fitted sheets, place them on the bed with the fitted part facing down. Turn the sheet over and let it hang over the edges of the bed. Then, take a bathtub full of water and add your favorite soap. Using a wash cloth, scrub the sheet from the top to the bottom

How to wash fitted sheets?

Toss sheets in the washing machine on the gentle cycle, along with any other bedding that you want to wash. If you’re washing sheets on the regular, be sure to toss them in the wash after every use to help them last longer.

How to wash fitted sheets with a cover?

Fitted sheets come with fitted corners to keep the sheets in place for your bed. If your fitted bed sheets have a cover, you should wash it separately from the fitted sheets. If you don’t have a fitted sheet with a cover, simply remove the fitted corners to wash the sheets. After you’ve washed them, refit the corners before putting the sheets back on your bed.

How to wash fitted bed cover?

Wash fitted bed covers on the gentle cycle in cold water. Avoid soaking them or exposing them to the dryer as this can shrink the fitted bed cover, making it less comfortable to sleep in. When washing fitted bed covers, always toss them into the washing machine on its gentle cycle. If you must use the washing machine’s spin cycle, use a laundry detergent formulated for sheets and blankets.