Ironing bed linen is not a favorite. It turns out that this is not entirely necessary.
Before ironing was considered a necessary procedure that helped fight germs, therefore ironed linen was considered hygienic and disinfected.
Now the situation is completely different. Each of us has washing machines, new modern facilities for washing and the technology for making fabrics has changed.
Why shouldn't bed linen be ironed?
Fabrics have changed
In the process of ironing, the structure of the fibers inevitably collapses, and the fabric becomes denser, which means it allows air to pass through. That is, it already breathes, loses its ability to pass excess heat and absorb moisture. And you are not comfortable sleeping, you feel as if in a film.
Household appliances have changed
Now linens can be washed at 60 and even 90 degrees, which means that most bacteria are destroyed during the washing process. There are tumble dryers as well as tumble dryers.
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Fabrics do not require ironing
- silk is the best option when choosing bed linen, because it absorbs moisture and evaporation well;
- flax - absorbs water well and allows air to pass through. Ironing flax is useless, because after the first night the effect of your efforts disappears;
- coarse calico is a dense fabric that can not be ironed. It is enough just to straighten;
- satin jacquard is a fabric very similar to silk, but costs less and does not require ironing.
What about without an iron?
We recommend that you carefully straighten damp laundry after washing. Shake it vigorously and then gently pull and straighten the seams with your hands.
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- how to sew bed linen;
- 5 reasons to change bed linen more often;
- how to bleach tarnished linen.
