1. Hygiene is paramount

The most important reason why you should wash your bedding at 60 degrees Celsius is hygiene. When you sweat in bed, bacteria and germs accumulate on the bedding. This is not only unpleasant but can also lead to skin irritations and infections. Changing your bedding once a week and washing it at 60 degrees kills most bacteria and ensures you can feel comfortable in your bed.

2. No more dust mites

Another advantage of washing at 60 degrees is that it kills dust mites. These tiny creatures can be found in almost all beds and can trigger allergies. With regular washing at 60 degrees, you can significantly reduce the dust mite population and thus alleviate allergy symptoms without having to use additional chemicals and live more environmentally friendly.

3. Quality feature 60 degrees

Bedding that is rated for 60 degrees should be considered a mark of quality. Not all bedding is suitable for such a high temperature. If your bedding can be washed at 60 degrees, it is a sign that it is made from robust materials and has a long lifespan. An exception to this is silk bedding. Silk is a very delicate material that can be easily damaged if not handled properly. It can be damaged by friction, heat, water, and chemicals. If it is washed in a washing machine, it can be damaged by the movement and spinning. Therefore, it is important to handwash silk and treat it gently to maintain its quality and durability.

 

4. Less detergent at higher temperatures

Another advantage of washing at 60 degrees is that you need less detergent. This is because at higher temperatures, the detergent dissolves better and can unfold its full effect. This not only saves money but also protects the environment.

Tips for washing bedding 

So that your bedding still looks good after many washes, here are a few tips to help you:

• Turn the bedding inside out before putting it in the washing machine. This not only protects the colors but also the surface of the bedding.
• Close the zipper before putting the bedding in the washing machine. This prevents the bedding from tangling and the surface from wearing out.
• Use only as much detergent as indicated on the package. Too much detergent can unnecessarily stress the bedding and attack the fibers.
• Do not use fabric softener. Fabric softener can attack the fibers and cause the bedding to wear out faster.
• Use a low-temperature program in your dryer to dry the bedding
• If you dry the bedding in the dryer, make sure you don't dry it too long or too hot. This can cause the fibers to become brittle and the bedding to wear out faster.
• Take the bedding out of the dryer when it is still slightly damp and hang it on a clothesline. This way it can air dry and become nice and soft.

Of course, there are also some home remedies that you can use to wash your bedding even cleaner and more gently.

Here are a few tips: 

• Baking soda (Caution: slightly bleaching): Add a tablespoon of baking soda to the washing machine to remove stubborn stains and odors from the bedding. Baking soda can also help make the bedding softer by reducing water hardness.
• Vinegar: Add a splash of vinegar to the fabric softener compartment of the washing machine to prevent limescale deposits and make the bedding nice and soft. The vinegar also has a disinfectant effect and removes odors from the bedding.
• Lemon: If your white bedding has yellowed, you can add half a lemon to the washing machine. The acid in the lemon dissolves the discolorations and makes the bedding radiant white again.
• Salt: If your bedding is colored, it can help to add a few teaspoons of salt to the washing machine. The salt fixes the colors and prevents them from fading.
• Ivy: Ivy leaves contain saponins that act like a natural detergent. If you add a few ivy leaves to the washing machine, you can wash the bedding gently and at the same time protect the environment. Of course, when using home remedies and household tricks, you should always make sure that you do not unnecessarily stress the bedding. If you are unsure whether a certain remedy is suitable for your bedding, you should rather skip it and use conventional detergents.