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Amiya Baratan

This Sheet-Washing Mistake Is Making Your Bedding Hotter, 'Less Breathable', and Causing Serious Sweat Problems in Summer

A beautiful bedroom with French doors leading to a balcony. Inside the room are beige curtains, a bench, a white bed with a wood base and a green headboard, pink sconces, and a ceiling fan.

The big rule I learned about doing laundry was that fabric softener is worth avoiding. However, against my better judgment, I once decided to use some delicious-smelling softener on a sheet set and, over time, felt a real drop in the quality of fabric feel.

It's one of those bed linen care mistakes that many experts swear against. And instead of learning the hard way, like me, I recommend listening to the professionals and dropping it out of your laundry routine — especially in the summer.

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