If you live somewhere in the world where temperatures reach below 7 degrees Celsius for longer than a month then raise your hand. Continue to keep your hand raised if you answered yes to the first question and you also love to sleep. Good. Now keep it raised if you also like to feel all comfy and cozy in your bed.
Most of you reading this article probably raised your hand at the first question and continued to keep it raised. This is great, trust me it really is because then you have met all the requirements you would need in order to enjoy an awesome set of flannel sheets.
Most sheets are made from some sort of linen or more likely cotton. Of course there are silk and satin sheets as well, but here we will be discussing flannel which is typically made from a cotton blend. Flannel sheets are very soft and have the added benefit of keeping you warm on those frigid winter nights. A set will vary greatly on the thickness, warmth and softness depending on the quality you purchase. I would advise you to purchase more than one set so you can have one that is thicker for the very cold nights thereby keeping you warmer and one that is made thinner for those nights when it is just cool, but hasn't dropped to sub zero temperatures yet!
If you want to keep your flannel sheets looking and feeling great for a long time to come then the care you give them should be of the utmost importance. These type of sheets are particularly plagued by pilling, an annoyance to many people. Pilling can ruin the overall softness of your sheets and this is something you want to avoid at all costs. The following is a little trick I learned to prevent this and/or help if you already have a pilling problem.
First, in order to PREVENT pilling, you should wash your new flannel sheets in warm water with a mild detergent and one half cup of white vinegar which is added to the rinse cycle or in a softener ball. Follow these directions during each wash to ensure pilling does not occur. If you are already plagued with pilling then you should wash your sheets in warm water with white vinegar alone and no detergent. This method will remove the pilling and restore your sheets to their wonderful soft glory days. After you have successfully removed the pills, follow each wash after with the warm water, mild detergent, and 1/2 cup white vinegar added to the rinse cycle instructions.
Storing your sheets for winter is also important to keeping them feeling and smelling fresh for their next use. If you are ready to store them the first step would be to wash and dry them thoroughly, then place them folded in a drawer or linen closet with a dryer sheet placed somewhere in between the folds. This will keep them smelling fresh and ready for next winter!
Autor: Lei White
Care when buying flannel sheets is a great way to ensure they will last a long time, but don't forget to follow these instructions for care. You can also do amazing things with bedroom design and a set of flannel sheets so don't think you have to compromise if you want a pair!
Added: September 2, 2009
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