DEAR HELOISE:Why do new sheets say to "wash before using"? I recently purchased new sheets and did not see this until they had been used. Does not washing them prior to use cause the sheets to pill or ...

There’s nothing like opening up a fresh package of sheets. Most of the time, they’re perfectly ironed—almost crisp—and they never feel softer or luxurious than before that first use. While you're ...

Wash linen sheets every one to two weeks using a gentle cycle and cool to lukewarm water to preserve the fibers and prevent shrinkage. Avoid fabric softeners; instead, use wool dryer balls and remove ...

Here’s a blanket statement: You should always toss new bedding in the wash before sleeping on it. May is Better Sleep Month, a designation supported by the Better Sleep Council to help encourage ...

Laundry is the chore that never ends. Just when you’ve washed, dried and folded one pile of clothes, another materializes to take its place. But if you’re washing everything after just one wear, ...

Discover the importance of washing sheets and find a happy medium between weekly washes and infrequent cleaning. Clean sheets ...

There’s no better feeling than hopping into bed with a new set of freshly cleaned sheets. It might be tempting to push back the essential chore of washing your bedding, but while you sleep, your ...

An expert reveals how to keep your bedding so fresh and so clean According to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ longtime ...

Dear Amy: We have three sons. They are grown, successful, and professional, with equally successful wives. They come to stay with us, use our cars to see their friends, eat what we prepare, and never ...