How to Wash Bamboo Sheets & Bedding
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How to Wash Bamboo Sheets & Bedding
Washing bamboo sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases is simple, but some best practices can increase the longevity of your bedding. Since viscose from bamboo’s tensile strength is stronger than steel, you don’t need to be as careful with it as you would when caring for silk, but there are still some things to watch out for. Keep reading for bamboo sheet washing instructions, plus additional tips and tricks.
Do use cool water on a gentle cycle.
Do use normal detergent.
Don’t wash bamboo viscose bedding with harsh chemicals, like bleach or vinegar-based products that can break down the fibers.
Don’t use fabric softeners.
Do wash bedding separately. Avoid washing bamboo viscose sheets with towels – this will keep your sheets from getting linty.
When drying, Do use a low heat setting for machine drying and add dryer balls to your comforter and sheets to keep your bedding from clumping.
How to Care for Your Viscose from Bamboo Bedding
Bamboo viscose fabric is remarkably easy to care for, and with some simple steps, you’ll be well on your way to properly washing your bedding so it still looks fresh years down the road. Here are some quick and simple instructions on how to wash other bedding made of bamboo viscose
How to Care for Comforters Made of Viscose from Bamboo
Cleaning your viscose from bamboo comforter is a little trickier. You could follow the same instructions above (machine wash cold, normal detergent, no fabric softer, and no bleach) and just make sure your machine is set to NO SPIN. You can even toss it into the dryer on a low heat setting. However, the best method to clean a bamboo viscose comforter is to use sun curing.
Sun-Curing Bamboo Viscose Comforters
Simply hang your comforter in direct sunlight for a few hours. The sun dries out any body oils or moisture on your comforter's surface. Although this method doesn’t remove stains, it does refresh your bedding.
Commonly Asked Questions About Caring for Bamboo Viscose Bedding
Here are some of our most asked questions about caring for our products made of viscose from bamboo.
How Do You Deep Clean Viscose from Bamboo Sheets?
The best way to deep clean bamboo viscose sheets is to soak them in room-temperature water with a gentle detergent overnight or, at minimum, for a few hours. Then wash them as you normally would, with cool water, on a gentle cycle.
Can Bamboo Viscose Sheets Shrink?
Yes, viscose from bamboo fibers can shrink, so it’s best to avoid high temperatures. Use cool or room temperature water when washing your sheets, and keep your drying cycle on the lowest heat setting. If you’re really concerned about bamboo viscose products shrinking, hang them in the sunshine to dry.
Will Fabric Softener Ruin Bamboo Viscose Bedding?
Most fabric softeners are made of harmful chemicals that break down fibers. Since viscose made from bamboo is already extremely soft, it’s best to avoid fabric softeners that can shorten the lifespan of bamboo viscose fabric. A safer alternative is baking soda - chemically known as sodium bicarbonate. It is a natural deodorizer, and it is much more gentle than other chemical-filled laundry products. It will also make your whites brighter, so your sheets will feel softer and look cleaner. You can add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your laundry load as an alternative to fabric softener.
What’s the Best Detergent for Bamboo Viscose Sheets?
A mild, fragrance-free detergent is best for bamboo viscose sheets, and avoiding hydrogen peroxide-based detergents, like Oxy-Clean, Boost, bleach, and vinegar, is important.
When you properly care for bamboo bedding . you can enjoy many years of comfort and rest from it. Buying your bamboo viscose sheets from Cozy Earth further ensures their strength and quality. We warranty our bedding against pilling, abnormal rips and tears, and workmanship defects. Plus, you have 100 nights to see for yourself just how soft they really are!
