Laundry tips

Not sure which detergent to choose? Then go for a product with an ecolabel or biodegradable ingredients.

Avoid detergents with unnecessary fragrances or aggressive chemicals: these are often more harmful to the environment without any added benefit for your laundry.

What's more, it doesn't always have to be a liquid detergent. Did you know that liquid detergent consists largely of water?

Powder detergent and laundry strips are often just as effective, take up less space and result in less packaging waste and transport weight.

 

We don't recommend any specific brand, but avoid a powder detergent with optical brightener.

If you use a powder detergent with optical brightener, you may get white stains on your coloured laundry.

The temperature varies from product to product, so always follow the washing instructions provided. Washing at the right temperature ensures that your textiles last longer and stay in good condition.

Washing at a higher temperature than indicated is at your own risk.

Did you know that heating water consumes the most energy during a wash cycle? Washing at 30°C therefore saves a lot of electricity compared to 60°C or 90°C.

We do not recommend leaving the textile in the humidity for a long time. The colours may fade if the textile is left wet for too long..

By hanging the linen directly open, there will also be fewer creases.

Avoid using the tumble dryer as much as possible, as it consumes a lot of energy. Instead, hang your laundry on a drying rack or outside on the washing line. This is not only better for the environment, but also gentler on your clothes and household textiles.

Air drying also gives a nicer result: the textiles dry smoother, so you need to iron less.

Preferably choose a warm, well-ventilated spot or take advantage of sunny weather to dry your laundry outside. This way you save energy and reduce creasing.

 

Dry bed linen inside out by preference, especially when it hangs outside in the sun.

This keeps the colours looking nice for longer and prevents fading from sunlight. Table linen, too, is best hung with the back facing the sun to protect the fabric optimally.

Always read the washing instructions carefully. This may vary depending on the quality.

If using the dryer, use a low temperature in a not too full drum for a short time.

 

Do not wash more than one double duvet cover or two single duvet covers at the same time.

If the drum is too full, the laundry cannot move enough so not everything is washed equally well.

If you often wash with an overfull drum, this can also lead to a breakdown.

By maintaining your washing machine properly, it will keep working more efficiently and last longer.

So clean the rubber seal, detergent drawer and filter regularly, and run a hot wash now and then. This prevents the build-up of dirt and detergent residue and keeps your machine in top condition.

The washing machine uses water and electricity per cycle, regardless of whether it is half full or full.

Only wash when your drum is well filled, but leave about a fist's worth of space at the top. This way you wash more economically and save a lot of water and energy over the year.

We recommend washing the duvet cover before first use.

By washing bed linen first, it will absorb moisture better. A moisture-absorbing duvet cover increases sleep comfort.

 

Rinsing bed linen first in cold water helps colours hold better.

By adding a little vinegar to the wash, you fix the colours.

Always wash a duvet cover inside out.

When you wash inside out, the colour of the linen is better preserved.

You also avoid washing streaks by doing so.

Wash the mattress protector or pillow protector every 4-6 weeks for hygiene reasons and optimum comfort.

Six weeks is also the average development time of house dust mites.

 

Although you can wash most mattress pads at 95°C, we recommend washing them at 60°C.

This is warm enough to wash away dirt and bacteria and is a lot better for the environment.

We advise against this. Have the down duvet cleaned by a professional.

The synthetic duvet can be washed at 60°.

This may also go in the dryer.

The My Pillow pillow can be washed at 60°.

Use the dryer to give the pillow more volume.

You reactivate the water-repellent coating by ironing.

These tablecloths should not be machine-washed, but can be cleaned in a jiffy with a wet cloth.