How To Care For Bamboo Sheets

How Often Should You Wash Your Bamboo Sheets?

If you use your bed linen on a daily basis, we recommend washing it once a week, especially during the summer or if you live in a hot and humid climate. In winter, you can stretch that and wash your bamboo sheets every two weeks.

The frequency may seem excessive, but it helps your bedding stay fresh and hygienic. Even after just a few days of use, sweat, dead skin cells, body oils, and makeup residue can build up.

Fresh, clean bedding also contributes to better sleep quality.

Tips for Washing Your Bamboo Sheets

• Wash your bamboo bedding in cold water. The maximum water temperature should not exceed 30°C.

• Wash your bamboo sheets separately from other colors.

• It is important to wash bamboo bedding separately from clothing with rough surfaces, such as towels or jeans. This helps reduce friction, which is a common culprit for pilling. 
  

• A gentle or delicate cycle is strongly recommended.      

• Keep bamboo bedding away from items with hooks, zippers, or sharp decorative objects, as they can damage the fabric and cause snags or tears.

• Avoid bleach and detergent that contains bleach. Not only can they damage the fabric, but the harsh chemicals can also be harmful to you.

• To remove stubborn stains, baking soda and oxygenated detergents are recommended.

• Fabric softener isn’t necessary, as bamboo sheets are naturally soft.

• Tumble dry on a low heat setting.

• Air drying is another safe and more sustainable way to dry bamboo bedding.

• To avoid excessive wrinkling, remove the items from washing machine or dryer as soon as the cycle ends.

How to Get Rid of Stubborn Stains Without Using Bleach

As chemical-based bleach can be damaging to bamboo sheets, here are some natural alternatives for removing stains:

Use Baking Soda
Soak your sheets in a mixture of water and baking soda for a few minutes, then wash with plain water to remove the stains.

Hydrogen Peroxide (for On-the-Spot Stain Removal)
Hydrogen peroxide is particularly useful for bloodstains. Soak the stained area with hydrogen peroxide, then rinse with cold water before transferring the bedding to the washer.

Normal Water
Running the sheet under water can help remove light stains. Rinse thoroughly, then blot and dab under water several times to lift the stain.

Common Causes of Pilling in Bamboo Sheets

One of the most unwanted things to see in bedding is pilling. Just when you start enjoying them, the sheets begin to pill. Pilling happens when small fibers appear on the surface of the fabric.

Usually, the main reason behind sheet pilling is that the fabrics are rubbed closely together. As a result, the fibers may break due to friction. Pilling can also occur due to excessively high temperatures and improper laundering. That’s why it’s recommended to be careful with water and dryer temperatures, as well as to avoid using chemical bleach when handling bamboo sheets.

Final Tip: How to Store Your Bamboo Sheets

Your bamboo sheets can go into your cupboard or on the bed. Avoid storing them in plastic because it is prone to trapping moisture, resulting in yellowing of the sheets.

We recommend storing your bamboo sheets in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Sunlight can make the sheets stiff, which cannot be fixed with cold water.