'Natural' way to whiten bedsheets fast that works 'better than bleach'
03.06.2023 - 13:13
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
White bedding can instantly give any bedroom the luxurious feel of a hotel, but they are a nightmare to keep clean.
They can often become yellow or discoloured thanks to make up, sweat, and body oil that's released as we sleep at night. And these unsightly stains don't always come out even after putting them through the washing machine.
However, laundry experts have lifted the lid on how you can make your white sheets look pristine once again, and using natural ingredients is said to work even better than bleach.
The Express reports that specialists at Sleep Foundation say there are five vital steps for the cleanest, freshest sheets that are simple enough for any household to follow.
Maintaining clean white sheets and pillowcases is a balancing act, as people want to wash these items regularly in order to keep them fresh.
But doing this too often will cause the materials to break down, leading to wear and tear.
The experts said: “We recommend washing your white sheets at least once per week. Purchasing multiple sheet sets will allow you to swap out sheets and pillowcases easily when laundry day arrives.”
Although chlorine bleach is cheap, it's not always particularly effective for whitening bed sheets.
The bedding experts said: “If the bedding items have traces of body oil on them, the chlorine may react with these substances and cause yellow stains to appear.”
For “best results”, they suggested first washing the items without bleach to clean away the oil, sweat, and other contaminants. If the sheets and pillowcases still need whitening, then they can be washed a second time using alternatives.
Two of these alternatives are baking soda and white vinegar. The experts explained: “Many rely on chlorine bleach to brighten their