tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4918559434689983550.post2664474903187111244..comments2024-03-28T10:53:22.357-04:00Comments on Summer Wind: How to Care for Your White BeddingSydney Carver Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01832130417656416013noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4918559434689983550.post-28442124200751553572018-03-13T11:55:45.346-04:002018-03-13T11:55:45.346-04:00Love this! I'm also partial to white bedding a...Love this! I'm also partial to white bedding and use all of these. One thing I'd recommend too is Mrs. Stewart's Bluing. It's this intense blue liquid you add to the washer before putting the clothes in (make sure it's fully mixed), but it neutralizes any yellowing in your whites and is magic. Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555310332641646517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4918559434689983550.post-40145999959208000302018-02-19T08:48:14.609-05:002018-02-19T08:48:14.609-05:00I'm with you on all-white sheets and all-white...I'm with you on all-white sheets and all-white towels! I also believe that 100% cotton sheets (look for Supima or Pima, rather than the generic 'Egyptian', which is not a regulated term) are softer and wear better (a percale weave is more durable than a sateen weave). Also, contrary to what some think, a higher thread count doesn't mean a better quality sheet--and in fact, high thread counts are less breathable, which can make for hotter sleep and necessitate more frequent washing! For most people, a 300-400 thread count is ideal.<br /><br />Your grandmother is correct about blue Dawn! I won't bore you with a chemistry lesson on lipids, membrane proteins, and detergents, but another great use for Dawn is a stain remover on white fabrics (sheets, upholstery, carpet, white clothing). We discovered this hint years ago when one of my best friends was at her wits end and had banned red wine from the inside of her rented condo that unfortunately had white carpet! (Too many dinner party accidents--she did allow red in her tiled sunroom, but the rest of the place was a white wine only zone!) <br /><br />If you don't already know the recipe, it's simple: a clean, empty spray bottle, and 2 parts hydrogen peroxide to 1 part blue Dawn. Shake gently to mix, then set aside for a day or so until the solution turns color from bluish to translucent white, then it is ready for use! (Make sure that you label the bottle so people know what is in it.) To remove stains, just saturate with spray and launder as usual, or spot clean in the case of upholstery and rugs/carpet. You can literally spray this on a red wine stain and watch it disappear before your eyes! It is only recommended for use on natural fabrics like cotton and linen, and as with anything, spot test before using. I can't tell you how many pairs of white pants or white tops have been saved by this!TLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05445936268522178794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4918559434689983550.post-79034187224072750302018-02-17T20:21:48.491-05:002018-02-17T20:21:48.491-05:00I love white bedding! I just ordered myself some n...I love white bedding! I just ordered myself some new white bedding from Pottery Barn a few weeks ago. Do you have a favorite pillow that you love? I can never seem to find a pillow that I like. They all seem to bunch up half way through the night or go flat. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591351543293419094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4918559434689983550.post-61532054583946240612018-02-17T08:46:27.127-05:002018-02-17T08:46:27.127-05:00I tried ironing my sheets once and it was an incre...I tried ironing my sheets once and it was an incredible feelings but so much work! I started sending my sheets off to the dry cleaners and they press them for you and it's incredible! <br />www.holycitylife.comRyannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445183402470620425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4918559434689983550.post-8696047775576322462018-02-16T11:06:34.179-05:002018-02-16T11:06:34.179-05:00it's amazing how much lemon juice really does ...it's amazing how much lemon juice really does work!<br /><br />Lauren,<br />http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.comLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119338555778267034noreply@blogger.com