Winter comes. Shorter days, rain, col and more humidity. This combo usually affects the aroma and appearance of our household clothes, particularly bedding. Do you notice a musty smell in your clothes even when they are freshly washed? Or worse, do you find moisture stains on clothes that have been stored for a long time?
These setbacks become common, and they waste valuable time and money. We wash clothes repeatedly, leave clothes hanging on the line or clothesline for a long time, or buy new products to eliminate odours and stains.
We want you to enjoy your king size extra deep fitted sheets, blankets and blankets to the fullest. For this reason, today, we propose tips to beat humidity and keep your bedding in the best shape throughout the year.
Take advantage of the sun.
Whenever you can, use the sunny hours to dry the bedding. This will make the garments take less time to remove moisture from the wash. If the weather doesn't help, place the clothes near the heater to speed up drying.
Hang clothes neatly
It is common for moisture to accumulate in thicker fabrics: this occurs in blankets and king size sherpa blankets. Therefore, when drying them, keep them as extended as possible.
Do not delay the clothes in the washing machine.
Some wet sheets inside the washing machine throughout the night are a guarantee of a musty smell. Tip for the whole year: hang the bedding as soon as the wash is finished. This will allow ventilation and facilitate drying.
Be careful with wet clothes in the basket.
Damp towels and sportswear often quickly generate a musty smell. And this gets worse when mixed with other clothes. We recommend you dry these items before placing them in the laundry basket. Another alternative is to put them directly in the washing machine.
Ventilate the washing machine
It seems minor, but the musty smell often comes from the washing machine itself. This generally happens by leaving the drum closed for a long time. Ideally, leave the washing machine open at the end of the wash so it can dry. In case it already has odors, it is convenient to wash it with hot water, adding two cups of white vinegar to the drum.
Check the odors in closets.
Another source of odors can be cabinets and closets, even more so if they are embedded in walls. Ventilate them frequently, leaving their doors open. In case you register odors, incorporate unique anti-humidity products for cabinets.
Before saving in the closet
If you store sheets in the closet or closet for a while, wash them with a little detergent and no fabric softener. This will prevent soap scum from creating stains. Dry in the open air and check that no moisture is left anywhere.
We recommend that you only iron garments you keep for a short time. This can also cause stains.
Cardboard or cloth instead of plastic
Use boxes of these materials to store clothes. Being ventilated, they prevent condensation and moisture accumulation.
Finally
If you have clothes with an intense musty smell, rewash them, replacing the soap with a glass of apple cider vinegar. You can also add a little lemon juice and a cup of baking soda. Follow these tips to keep your bedding smelling the best 365 days a year. Enjoy winter without the smell of humidity. And remember to see our new catalogue of sheets.
