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How Often Should You WashYour Comforter?TimelineComfortersdonotneedtobewashedasfrequentlyasbed
sheetsbecausetheyarerarelyindirectcontactwithyourbody.However,theyarestillsusceptibletoallergens,dustmites,dirtandpethairandwillneedtobewashedat least once per month.
VariablesWashyourcomfortermoreoftenthanonceamonth if it
becomesdirtydue to exposure to illness, contact with various bodily fluids, or if it is visibly coated with pet hair.
AllergiesIf you have allergies or asthma, you may need to wash
your comforter much more frequently because of theheavybuildupofdust mites, pet hair and pet danderacomfortercanaccumulate.AccordingtotheUniversityofWisconsin, people with these types of respiratory issuesshould wash their comforters once per week in water above 130 degrees to kill dust mites.
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Reason for Washing New BeddingPurchasing new bedding is exciting because it cantransform the look of your bedroom, but considerwashing thebeddingbeforeyouplace iton thebed.Washing new bedding improves its fit, cleanliness and feel.
HygieneMost store policies allow you to purchase bedding
andreturnitaslongasitisintheoriginalpackage.Even though your bedding is new to you, it may have been opened in someone else’s home andpickedupsomegermsalongtheway.
AllergiesExposure to pet dander, dust or smoke causes
allergic reactions in many people, and you can’tguarantee your sheets haven’t picked up some ofthesethingsontheirjourneytoyou.
FeelHighthreadcountandprintedbeddingoftenfeels
roughwhenitisnew.Washingitafewtimesresultsinasofter texture.
FitCottonbeddingshrinksthefirsttimeyouwashand
dryit,whichhelpsitfit your bedmorecorrectly.Anoverlylargefittedsheetoftenwrinklesanddoesnotsitsmoothlyonthemattress.
2 Locations in AnnistonWashin
Anniston829 Quintard Ave.
Self Serve6 AM to Midnight
www.washinanniston.com
WashinGolden Springs1304 Greenbrier Road
Drop-Off Service7 AM to 7 PM
Self Serve6 AM to 10 PM
www.washingoldensprings.com
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