Tricks to get softer sheets - La Nueva España

One of the best moments of the day for many people comes when the sun goes down and we can end the day. After the exhaustion accumulated throughout the day, opening the bed and getting into it is one of life's priceless pleasures. Laying our body gently on the soft bed and feeling how the sheets brush against us is a most pleasant sensation. But, to get the best rest possible and to be able to enjoy this small pleasure for a long time, it is important to bother during the day to make the bed and take care of washing the sheets and blankets.

And it is that, the soft touch, the subtle aroma and the absence of wrinkles are important elements to achieve the best sensation and rest in the best possible way. Ideally, so that the sheets remain soft and free of mites, various fibers or hair, it is advisable to change them at least once every fifteen days. Although it does not hurt to wash them once a week.

Sometimes when sheets are new, we may find they feel stiffer than normal. This occurs as a result of chemical residues left over from the manufacturing process. But, with some simple tricks we can speed up the process to soften the sheets.

The regular cycle of the washing machine

This program is indicated to get the sheets to come out softer from the washing machine. The regular cycle with warm water will help to end that uncomfortable stiffness.

Hang the sheets on a clothesline

When we finish washing the sheets we can hang them on a clothesline to dry in the sun, which will help soften them. As an alternative, we can also put them in the dryer with a low temperature program, to prevent them from shrinking.

Add Baking Soda

A cup of baking soda to replace your usual detergent can make your sheets softer out of the washer. But, it is important that you avoid using detergent as its chemicals increase stiffness.

Pour a cup of vinegar

When the rinse cycle is about to start, we can pour a cup of white vinegar to help soften our sheets.

Use Baking Soda and Vinegar

If the last two tricks help to get rid of the stiffness of the sheets, combining them is even more effective. Combine the power of baking soda and vinegar in the washing machine to sleep with soft sheets and rest in total comfort.

Wash and wash again

If in the first uses we notice the sheets very rigid, we should not worry too much. We must be aware that as we use and wash them they will soften. We can also opt for a second wash before use if we want to speed up the process.

Buy quality sheets

If you are thinking of changing your sheets and you have not yet bought them, you must remember that the highest quality ones will also be more comfortable and softer. The higher the thread count that makes up the sheet, the better.