Be Good to Your Bed
Freshen Up Your Bedding
It’s easy to forget about cleaning your bedding on a routine basis. But, regular cleaning can, in fact, help keep your bedding items brighter and more vivid. That’s why fall is the perfect time to tackle such a project. With help from the experts at Max I. Walker, you’ll have a bedroom full of bedding that will look great for years to come.
The Basics
A cleaning plan, along with a little elbow grease, will help prolong the beauty of your bedding items—from your pillow shams and dust ruffle to curtains and comforters. Just follow these basic tips:
- Strip bed linens and dust ruffles. Then, as the experts at Max I. Walker always recommend, read and follow the manufacturers’ cleaning directions.
- Wash or dry clean your curtains. Dust quickly builds up in fabric, and while it can be practically impossible to see, it can cause damage.
- Repair any small tear immediately—before it becomes a larger one.
- Remove dust regularly by vacuuming or brushing.
- If an item becomes stained, have it cleaned immediately before it can set and do more damage. The multiple thickness of most bedspreads and comforters can make stain removal difficult, so be sure to consult with the friendly professionals at Max I. Walker.
- Don’t store household textiles that are not clean and stain free.
- Vacuum your mattress and box spring. Flip and rotate the mattress before putting on new sheets. This will prevent dips from forming on the mattress and keep it firmer longer.
Why Bedspreads and Comforters are Special
There are many reasons why it’s best to bring your bedspreads and comforters to the experts at Max I. Walker. For example:
- Most are too large for residential size washers and dryers. By washing oversized items, you run the risk of damaging your machine along with your bedding.
- Many fabrics require dry cleaning. Pay special attention to the clothing care label. Most bedding will have a label attached or you might find it on the bag the item came in.
- Those items that are tailored and quilted should be dry cleaned or professionally laundered to help keep their shape and stay smooth.
- Max I. Walker also recommends dry cleaning or laundering all matching or coordinating items at the same time and by the same process. This way, any color changes, however minimal, will be uniform.