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Post by Ramona on Jul 14, 2023 12:45:46 GMT
Hot water wash, cold water rinse on towels and sheets setting. Tide detergent and a splash of white vinegar. I love to sleep on sheets that hung outside on the clothesline, but most of the time, they go in the dryer.
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seaexplore
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 14, 2023 14:43:52 GMT
Hot, high soil (more for the temp/agitator not really dirty), soak, detergent, borax, vinegar for softener, extra rinse. Dry high until totally dry.
Towels same as sheets but regular soil level. They stay more absorbent that way.
Regular laundry gets medium temp water, normal soil (usually), detergent, borax, vinegar. Dry high until totally dry.
Sports bras, bras, leotards, gym shorts, leggings, swim suits get bagged individually (I have over 20 zip bags and use them all once a week) and washed on delicate cold with just detergent and extra rinse. All line or hang dry depending on the weather.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 14, 2023 14:49:58 GMT
Take off bed, toss in washer, hit the 'normal' button which is something like hot and one spin..it's about a 54-minute cycle.
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Post by mandolyn9909 on Jul 14, 2023 15:36:08 GMT
Hot water same soap as my other laundry and preferably on the line to dry!
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scrappinmama
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Post by scrappinmama on Jul 14, 2023 15:44:30 GMT
I splurged and bought expensive (at least for me) sheets, so I followed their instructions. They still developed a hole after a few months. Lesson learned, just wash like I always did and don't buy expensive sheets because they are too delicate.  |
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Post by femalebusiness on Jul 14, 2023 15:52:53 GMT
I splurged and bought expensive (at least for me) sheets, so I followed their instructions. They still developed a hole after a few months. Lesson learned, just wash like I always did and don't buy expensive sheets because they are too delicate. Several times I bought expensive designer sheets and each time they developed holes. I now buy only Better Homes and Gardens sheets from Walmart. They are around $35 for a set, feel great right out of the package and last forever. |
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Post by lainey on Jul 14, 2023 16:25:24 GMT
I wash everything at 30 degrees, I can't remember the last time I read any washing instructions.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Jul 14, 2023 16:35:28 GMT
I now buy only Better Homes and Gardens sheets from Walmart. They are around $35 for a set, feel great right out of the package and last forever. I love these sheets. I was sad when the fitted sheet ripped and I had to throw it away (RIP). I did just "splurge" and get a fancy, expensive set at Bed,Bath & Beyond that I never would have bought if they weren't 50% off. The fitted and flat sheet sold for $80 a piece. The pillow cases were also $80 (regular price) for 2 of those babies. I passed because I have plenty. I got the sheets for half of that and then went back and got another of each for 60% off. I'm probably not going to be able to get that deal again, so I stocked up for a lifetime supply- LOL.
and to answer the OP- I wash everything on cold and dry my sheets on high heat. We have a cheap washer and it doesn't really matter what I set it on. The temp and cycle always seem to be the same.
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Post by alsomsknit on Jul 14, 2023 16:49:24 GMT
Cold water wash with Gain and occasionally Borax. The fitted sheet is hung on the line to dry because they will shrink in the dryer.
Susie_Homemaker, I love the ability to buy the sheets individually. My son only wanted to use his quilt for a number of years. So, it was super convenient. The last quilt is a PITA to dry. So, he has been keeping a top sheet in use to not need to wash the quilt weekly. He deals with his bed 85% of the time, now. 😂
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scrappyesq
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Post by scrappyesq on Jul 14, 2023 18:36:21 GMT
Hot water with detergent and bleach/colour safe bleach alternative. Tumble dry on medium heat. Iron, fold everything and place the set inside a pillow case and put away in linen closet. Same here….except with the ironing and folding. Seeing this I’m going to try putting the whole set in a pillow case. What an ingenious idea! |
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Post by twistedscissors on Jul 15, 2023 2:05:48 GMT
Hot water with Tide Sport, Downey fabric softener and Unstoppables. Normal dryer setting then straight back on the bed cause I ain’t got time to fold sheets. 😂
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Post by justkat on Jul 15, 2023 2:14:43 GMT
Hot water with detergent and bleach/colour safe bleach alternative. Tumble dry on medium heat. Iron, fold everything and place the set inside a pillow case and put away in linen closet. Same here….except with the ironing and folding. Seeing this I’m going to try putting the whole set in a pillow case. What an ingenious idea! I can't take credit. It's how my grandma taught us. I do try to alternate the pillowcase so the same one isn't always being used. |
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jul 15, 2023 9:12:17 GMT
Cotton wash at 30*C, or 40*C if I notice discolouration. Spin 1200rpm, line dry.
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Post by melanell on Jul 17, 2023 1:25:40 GMT
I've never checked the care instructions on my bedding! That may be why the fitted sheet on my bed right now seems to never ever stay firmly attached to the mattress anymore, though.  I use basic percale sheets all year long. I like cool sheets, even if they take my breath away when I first slide into bed in the winter. So no jersey, flannel, brushed, etc. for me. I just assumed percale sheets would put up with anything I did to them in regards to washing.  |
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Post by MZF on Jul 17, 2023 1:33:35 GMT
Regular cold water wash, into dryer, then back on the bed. I only have one set at a time as I don't want to fold and store extra sheets.
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TXMary
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Post by TXMary on Jul 17, 2023 4:10:49 GMT
I honestly have no idea. I wash/dry them on the sheet setting on my washer and dryer. No clue what the temps are. And I immediately put them back on the bed because life’s too short to be folding sheets.
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