Do you have to wash bed linens at 60 degrees?

Sara Idenfors

No, it is not necessary to wash bed linens at 60 degrees, but it may be recommended in certain cases. Here is an overview of what may be appropriate:

 



1. 60 degrees

 

This temperature is recommended if you want to be sure to kill bacteria, dust mites, and other allergens. If someone in the household is ill, if you have allergies, or if the bed linens are heavily soiled, 60 degrees is a good choice. Example: Pinworms spread easily and are common among young children; detergent does not kill pinworm eggs, so 60°C is required here.



2. 40 degrees

 

In most cases, it is enough to wash bed linens at 40 degrees, especially if they are not too dirty. Modern detergents are often effective at lower temperatures, and this is also gentler on the fabric.



3. 30 degrees

 

Some delicate materials can be washed at 30 degrees to prevent them from being damaged. However, this temperature is not as effective at removing bacteria and allergens. 

Always read the care instructions; silk bed linens, for example, are more delicate than cotton bed linens. 


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Questions and answers



1. Do you have to wash bed linens at 60°C?
Answer: No, but in some cases it may be necessary. Read the text above.

2. If you want to, can you wash all bed linens at 60°C?
Answer: No, silk rarely withstands 60°C; read the care instructions carefully.

3. Can everything be washed at 30°C to be on the safe side?
Answer: No, it is not a good idea. Read the text above.



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