Try these nighttime and washday tricks to keep sheets looking new for years.
While yellowing is impossible to prevent completely, there are some ways to stave off the inevitable.
What Causes Yellowing in White Sheets?
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Everything from lotion to deep conditioning treatments can leave behind buildup that creates yellow staining on white bedding.
These include the overuse of laundry products, overstuffing the washing machine, and storing sheets in plastic.
Shower Before Bed
A clean body transfers less body soil to white sheets than a dirty body.
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Here are eight tips to incorporate when washing and storing white sheets.
Wash White Sheets Weekly
Experts recommendwashing sheetsevery 1-2 weeks.
If you have white bedding, you’ll want to err on the more frequent side of that equation.
Giving these spots a light spritz with an enzymatic stain remover will help to remove staining.
so that achieve the best clean possible, do not overstuff the machine whenwashing bedsheets.
Measure carefully andresist the urge to use moredetergent and/or boosters than necessary.
Dry in the Sunshine
If you have the option to line- orrack-drywhite sheets outside, take it.
Sunshine is a powerful whitener.
Plastic restricts airflow, causing yellowing over time.
Instead, opt for storage bags or bins made of linen or cotton.
