There's nothing quite like the feeling of freshly laundered sheets on your skin. They smell good, they feel good, and it makes you feel hopeful about drifting into a blissful slumber without a second thought. But before the sheets get put on your bed, where do you store them?
If you've started to notice a bit of an unusual, damp smell when putting your linen on, it could be a direct result of where you're storing it - so it could be time to make some changes.
Cleaning experts at Happy Beds have shared tips to store bedding properly to ensure that they stay as fresh as possible before they even reach your bed.
They revealed that if you're storing your bedding in the bathroom, you need to stop. Many people believe that bedding and towels should be stored in bathroom cupboards - but this is "the worst thing you can do."
Experts said: "The cupboard can get extremely humid, causing mould and/or mildew to grow if left for long periods."
So the next time it comes to washing your bedding, you should wash it in a specific way to ensure it's hygienic before it even gets to the cupboard you keep it in.
They continued: "You should always wash your bedsheets on a hot 60-degree wash so that all sweat, dust, and other nasties are killed.
And if you're struggling to dry your sheets at this time of year, or if you don't have a washing line available, Happy Beds have got some hacks that may help.
They recommended: "Firstly, you can place your airing rack next to a radiator before adding half of the bedsheet onto the airing rack, and the other half slotted down the back of the radiator.
"As the sheet is tightly spread out, this insulates the warm air, allowing it to dry more quickly. Do, however, make sure that the back of your radiators is clean before doing this to prevent dirtying them.
"Alternatively, you can add your bedsheets onto your curtain rail, which is even more efficient if your radiator is switched on underneath.
Will you be moving your bedding from the bathroom? Let us know in the comments.
