How to Store Bedding

Your bedding deserves a little love even when it’s tucked away. Storing your bedding, duvets and towels properly means they’ll always be fresh and ready to give you that luxury experience. Whether you’re a fan of crisp high thread count Egyptian cotton, relaxed French linen, or the sumptuous feel of silk, these bedding storage ideas will help keep everything in tip-top shape for years to come.

First things first: always make sure your bedding is clean and completely dry before putting it away. Damp fabrics can invite mildew and those pesky musty smells that no one wants. Keeping it dry and fresh mitigates the need for over-washing, which can lead to degradation over time and affect the longevity of your bedding.

For high thread count cotton sheets, skip the moisture-trapping plastic bags and instead pop them into a breathable cotton storage bag or let them hang in your linen cupboard for some fresh air.

When it comes to linen sheets, embrace their natural charm. Fold them loosely rather than squeezing them flat. This way, you help maintain that lovely, rumpled texture while avoiding stubborn creases.

For silk sheets, make sure they’re completely dry before folding them into a breathable cotton storage bag. Store them somewhere cool and dry out of direct sunlight and away from moisture.

If you have bulky duvet covers, give them a gentle shake to smooth out wrinkles before folding. Once you’re sure they’re going to be creaseless, fold them into the matching pillowcase to keep the set together, and put them with your sheets under the same fabric-dependent storage conditions.

For silk duvet covers, handle them with extra care. A soft fabric bag or even a padded hanger in a cool, dry spot will protect your delicate silk from snags and fading, keeping it as beautiful as the day you bought it.

Towels deserve just as much care as your bedding. After washing, ensure your towels are completely dry before folding to preserve their softness and absorbency. Avoid cramming them into airtight bins that can trap moisture and instead opt for breathable storage solutions like open shelves or cotton baskets in a well-ventilated area. This simple method not only keeps them fluffy and fresh but also helps prevent musty odours and mildew.

Don’t forget to add a little extra protection against pests. Using a few natural cedar balls in your storage area can help keep moths at bay without overwhelming the delicate fabrics with harsh chemicals.

Adding scented sachets with fragrances like lavender to your storage solutions both keeps pests at bay and helps your bedding to stay smelling fresh.

And remember, avoid overpacking your storage bins. Giving your bedding a little breathing room will help to preserve its softness.

With these simple bedding storage ideas, you can keep your bedding looking and feeling luxurious for years to come. Treat your bedding well, and it’ll transform your bedroom into a true sleep sanctuary every night.