We recommend that you wash your sheets every week to help keep them fresh, as they come into direct contact with your skin. How often you should wash your bed sheets can depend on a variety of factors, such as how frequently they’re used, what season it is, the fabric of your bed linen, if you have allergies or whether you have pets that sleep on the bed.

People with sensitive skin, or those who feel hotter at night, may prefer to change the sheets more than once a week. In cases like this, sometimes, even just changing the pillow cases more often can make a difference. Regularly washing the pillows around every three to six months, and replacing your pillows every two years, are other important steps for keeping your bed linen feeling its best.

We believe that making your bed daily is one of life’s simple pleasures –creating a haven you look forward to returning to every night – and it’s even better on the nights you have freshly-washed sheets to sink into as well.

Changing your sheets regularly and knowing how to best care for the fabric they are made from helps keep your bed linen looking, and most importantly, feeling great wash after wash. As your sheets come into direct contact with your skin, it's recommended you wash them once a week. This may be even more important if you have sensitive skin or any allergies, as regularly changing your bed linen could help reduce the effect of allergens.

Washing your sheets will depend on the fabric type, and we always recommend checking the care label for the best advice. Generally, most bed linen requires frequent laundering, with similar colours, usually on either a 30°C or 40°C setting. Some sheets may allow for the use of non-chlorine bleaches, while others recommend that all bleaches be completely avoided. When it comes to laundering at home, be sure not to overload the machine. In terms of drying, some fabrics can be safely tumble dried, but others are best left to air dry naturally, to preserve their fibres.

How often you should wash your sheets may vary with personal preference, as well as the fabric composition, however how often you should change your sheets can also vary depending on the season. During the warmer months, you may want to increase the frequency with which you change them. Similarly, if you suffer from allergies, changing your sheets more than once a week may help keep you comfortable at night.

The best way to dry your sheets is to line-dry them out of direct sunlight. This method of drying should help reduce the amount of creasing and therefore the amount of ironing needed. This is also an efficient and energy-conscious option, ideal for large sets, delicate fabrics, or detailed embroidery. Some sheets may be safe to tumble dry, in which case, choose a lower setting that will protect the fibres and help to prevent wrinkles. It’s important to avoid over-drying as this can potentially cause deterioration. After sheets are fully dry, they should be folded and stored in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.

Here are a few simple ways to help keep your bed linen, pillows, and duvets looking and feeling their best:

• Follow the right care instructions when cleaning and drying your bed linen before making the bed. This will help them last longer, as well as making them feel great to sleep on.
• Choose high-quality bed linen that is suitable for various seasons. Natural fabrics such as linen and hemp offer beautiful breathability, and a fabric like silk is naturally temperature-regulating, while they will all feel warming in winter, as well.
• Make sure to store bedding in a cool, dry place as this helps keep it at its best between uses.
• Use a flat sheet between you and your duvet. It adds an extra layer of protection, so may mean you can wash duvet cover less frequently as it’s not coming into direct contact with your skin.
• Air, spot-clean and wash pillows regularly to help maintain freshness.
• Even if you don’t change the whole bed, changing the linens that have the most contact with your skin, such as pillowcases and bottom sheets, is a quick way to refresh your bedding.
• A pillow protector can help with the longevity of your pillows. These should also be washed regularly alongside your bedding.
• We have developed most of our range of duvets to be machine washable for ease, but for best results, we recommend getting them professionally laundered.
• Use a washable mattress topper and waterproof mattress protector, and clean them regularly to help protect from stains and prolong the life of your mattress.
• Use a fabric refresher spray as well and ventilate or air your bedroom as this can help keep your bed feeling fresh between washes.

There is something incredibly soothing and comforting about getting into a clean and freshly made bed after a long day. It’s a quiet win, a little luxury, and something that can help to make your nights more restful.

How often you should wash your bed sheets will vary from person to person, however it’s key to find a routine that works for you. Aiming for around once a week will help to keep your bed linen looking and feeling its best. Using some little hacks and tips, such as using a flat sheet underneath your duvet, airing duvets and pillows, and changing pillowcases and fitted sheets more frequently, can also help to keep bed linen feeling fresher for longer.

Bed sheets need regular cleaning as they come into direct contact with your skin, so we would recommend changing your bed sheets more than once a month. Ideally, you would change them every week, or every seven to ten days. As mentioned earlier in this article, you may need to change your sheets more frequently in summer, if you have pets, or if you suffer from allergies.

If sheets aren’t washed regularly, build-up can develop, which can affect your health and skin.

Your bed linen needs to be cared for in the right way so that it can last longer, feel fresher and stay looking great. How often you should wash your sheets can depend on a variety of factors, but allergy sufferers and people with sensitive skin in particular should aim to wash sheets more frequently.

The temperature you should wash your bed linen at will depend on the fabric composition. Most of our bed linens can be washed at either 30°C or 40°C. Another tip if your sheets are white is that it's best to avoid chlorine bleaches as there is a risk that a chemical reaction with the proteins of stains could cause discolouring.

It’s best practice to sleep in clean and regularly laundered sheets. Other than being generally unpleasant to sleep in, sleeping in unwashed sheets could affect your skin, hair, and overall sleep quality.