Care for Flannel Massage Table Sheets
CARE FOR YOUR FLANNEL SHEETS
Flannel sheets are some of the warmest, softest sheets available -- perfect for cold winters and equally wonderful in the summer; as the massage table sheet of choice.
With proper care, flannel sheets stay soft for a long time, whether or not you use them all year long.
Extend the Life of Your Sheets:
Use vinegar: The first time you wash your flannel sheets, wash them with onehalf
cup white vinegar. This will help keep pills (balled-up fibers) from forming on
your sheets. It will also set the color in the fabric to help resist fading.
Avoid fabric softener: Fabric softener leaves chemicals behind that stiffen fabric
fibers and reduce flannel's softness over time. The buildup from the softener also
increases the appearance of pills. Instead, put a few clean tennis balls in the dryer
with your sheets. The movement of the balls in the dryer reduces the clumping of
fabric fibers.
Don't use the same sheet too often: Keep two or three sheets on hand
and rotate them to extend the life of all the sets. With three sets of sheets, you can
keep one set on your bed, one in the laundry, and one tucked away in your linen
closet. Rotating your sheet sets will help you not wear out any one set too quickly.
Wash your sheets in warm water: Washing sheets in hot water can shrink the
fabric fibers and reduce softness. Some manufacturers even recommend cold
water. Using warm or cold water will also help minimize fading.
Air-dry your sheets as often as possible: When you let flannel fabric dry at
room temperature or on a line, you reduce the chances of pills forming. Drying your
sheets at a high heat will wear out your sheets faster.
Spot treat stains: Deal with stains promptly and pretreat stains without
scrubbing. Scrubbing sets stains rather than removing them and can wear holes in
the fabric that are difficult to repair.
Eucalyptus Wool Wash can be used to reduce oil stains. Smooth on gently to
difficult areas before washing.
Don't leave oily sheets to sit around over night, wash same day for best