Laundering Microfiber Sheets Properly

Microfiber sheets are well known and are a good alternative to cotton bed sheets. As they are available in the market at an affordable price so people sometimes prefer microfiber sheets over cotton sheets. So like others, it has also care requirements but they are a little different.

The new sheets are an investment which you can use for a long time if you do proper care of it. The microfiber sheets cleaning is not a big issue and it can be damaged if the washing machine or the dryer setting is not correct for it. Even the detergents or other products are not according to the sheets.

So we will guide you in which detergent is good and which you need to avoid. But first, you need to know more about microfiber.

Microfiber sheets are well known and are a good alternative to cotton bed sheets. As they are available in the market at an affordable price so people sometimes prefer microfiber sheets over cotton sheets. So like others, it has also care requirements but they are a little different.

The new sheets are an investment which you can use for a long time if you do proper care of it. The microfiber sheets cleaning is not a big issue and it can be damaged if the washing machine or the dryer setting is not correct for it. Even the detergents or other products are not according to the sheets.

So we will guide you in which detergent is good and which you need to avoid. But first, you need to know more about microfiber.

What is Microfiber?

Microfiber is a non-organic material that is used in the manufacturing of clothes and bedsheets. It is made up of polyester, nylon, etc. So in this fabric, it is water repellent and smooth which gives a pleasant look of silk. As it is an affordable and alternative choice of cotton people are getting more attracted to these microfiber sheets. The microfiber sheets are very thin and look alike silk at affordable prices.

Like other bedsheets, the microfiber bed sheets also come with its pros and cons, as vend review mentioned in their article with detailed information of all the pros and cons which will help us examine the different aspects of the best bed sheets.

Pros

Super thin: microfiber bed sheets are super thin with lightweight as they are made up of fiber but they are very strong.

Repel stains: they can repel stains due to their slippery and smooth stuff so we can wipe them off.

Affordable: as they are made up of synthetic fibers they are sold at cheap price without compromise at its presentation.

Cons

Sensitive to heat: They are sensitive to heat as at high-temperature microfibers may melt or there would get some wrinkles.

Get dirty: They might get dirty with dust as it has tiny spaces between the fibers so the particles may stick there.

Things to avoid while laundering

So there are some of the products which you should avoid while cleaning microfiber sheets or any other microfiber product.

Bleach

Never use bleach on your microfiber sheets or any other product. The bleach will break the polyester fabric which makes the microfibers. We recommend not to use oxygen bleach, chlorine bleach, or any other bleach that may affect your microfiber product.

Fabric softener

Not to use any fabric softener on your microfiber sheets as it may damage your product and it will not be a long staple microfiber product. The fabric softener creates clogs in between the tiny spaces of microfibers. So don’t try to use fabric softener for your products if you want to use them for a long time.

Vinegar

As some people use vinegar to remove stains as they have vinegar poured in the spray bottle and they spray on the stains before washing them. But it is not good for microfibers as it has acid in it and can damage the fibers which will cause the product not to work long.

Low heat

Ironing microfibers at a high temperature can also do severe damage to the microfiber product. At high temperature, the fiber can melt or it can have severe types of wrinkles that will not be able to straighten again. So if you are applying heat on a microfiber then keep in mind that the temperature should be low and should be for a short period of time.

Gentle detergents

Use gentle detergents for the microfiber sheets or any other product. You should use mild detergents for your laundry and make sure that there is no bleach associated with it. We recommend using the liquid type detergents for your laundry because the powder detergent may not breakdown to wash and sometimes stuck in the tiny spaces of microfibers. So rub the stains with your fingers and rest it for 5 minutes before washing it.

Wash separately microfiber products

As we recommend to wash the microfiber sheets and pillows or other microfiber products together. Not to wash any other fabric like cotton with it as it will ruin your sheets or other microfiber product. Because some of the material of other fabric can be stuck into it and it will damage the fibers.

Air Drying

Air drying is the best we can do to deal with microfibers because improper drying can also cause the fibers to damage. So if you have some extra time we will recommend drying the microfiber sheet or other products in open air. But if you are going to dry them in a dryer then keep the temperature low and don’t keep them in the dryer for a long time because of the hot drum.

So we have seen that we cannot use hard detergents, bleaches, or fabric softeners. But if the clothes are too dirty and can’t be easily removed then what to do?

We are going to tell you about more options you can use with microfiber sheets.

Rubbing Alcohol

You can use rubbing alcohol for your stained laundry as it can help your stains go away. Just pour some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spray on the stain and rub it for some time so the stains can be removed with it and it can dry quickly.

Baking Soda

So if your sheets get smelly after washing many times you can sprinkle some baking soda so that it may not be smelly anymore after that you can vacuum it and it will be clean again.

We will recommend using all these tricks on a small portion first to avoid discoloration and then on a large area if it goes well.

Conclusion

As we have gone deeply through the microfiber sheets we have got to know its benefits and its vulnerabilities so we can take precautions to take care of the sheets as new sheets are a kind of investment that we need to use for a long time. So doing the things which may not damage the microfiber sheets can help them live longer.