If you're a fan of all-white bedding, you might have struggled with keeping your sheets and towels as bright white as the day you bought them. Keeping your whites bright requires some dedication, but it can definitely be managed if you keep on top of it!
How to Wash White Bedding and Towels
There are a few things to know to avoid having your white bedding yellow over time. Always follow the manufacturer's washing instructions, but here are some helpful tips:
- Wash in cold or warm water.
- Don't add too much soap - it can coat the fibers of your sheets, leading to sticky soap buildup that attracts dust and grime.
- Never wash anything with a protein stain (i.e. blood) in hot water - heat sets protein stains. Instead, dab the stain with cold water and soak in cold water and some OxiClean or other stain remover.
- Wash your whites separately from your colors, and separate your sheets and towels (even if they're all white). Towels are bulkier than sheets, so you want them to wash on their own.
- Never use fabric softener on towels: white towels or any towels. It coats the fibers
- Here's a biggie - do not use bleach! Bleach causes yellowing over time. OxiClean's White Revive is a better option. Use it like you would bleach - put it in the bleach dispenser of your washer.
- For sheets that have yellowed with age or sweat, add 1/2 cup of baking soda sprinkled in your washer, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar once the clothes are in. Add detergent like normal, too.
How to Keep Your White Bedding and Towels White
- Wash your makeup off before bed - waterproof mascara is especially hard to get out.
- Avoid eating, drinking, and wearing street clothes in bed.
- Clean sheets regularly - every 1-2 weeks, more if you share the bed with pets.
- Clean towels every 2-3 washes.
- Spot treat stains immediately.
- Lint roll your white duvet cover if pet hair gets on it.
The Best White Bedding for Every Style
We have dozens upon dozens of white bedding options for every style.
Classic White Bedding
Many of our customers are looking for a classic white bedding look - simple, clean, and luxuriously soft.
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| Pine Cone Hill Classic Hemstitch Sheet Set |
Cottage Style White Bedding
Cottage or French Country white bedding has a softer look and little details like ruffles to give you that shabby chic feel.
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| Taylor Linens Mason Sheet Set |
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| Taylor Linens Polka Dot Sheet Set |
Hotel Style White Bedding
Hotel style bedding is clean, crisp, percale or sateen sheets. You can feel like you're in a luxury hotel every night!
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| Sferra Pettine Bedding |
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| Sferra Giotto Sateen Sheet Set |
White Linen Bedding
Linen bedding is made from natural fibers that keep you cool in the summer months. Linen has a relaxed, stylishly rumpled look.
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| Pine Cone Hill Lush Linen White Sheet Set |
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| Pine Cone Hill Flax Linen Sheet Set |
