{"id":5810,"date":"2025-10-10T19:17:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T18:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landofbeds.co.uk\/help-and-advice\/?p=5810"},"modified":"2026-10-08T09:46:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:46:35","slug":"efficient-water-use-washing-bedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landofbeds.co.uk\/help-and-advice\/lifestyle\/efficient-water-use-washing-bedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be Efficient with Water When Washing Your Bedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-custom-css-4b685894 wp-block-post-date has-custom-css\"><time datetime=\"2025-10-10T19:17:31+01:00\">10 October 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-custom-css-8639b6eb wp-block-post-date has-custom-css\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-08T09:46:35+01:00\">8 October 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- How to Be Efficient with Water When Washing Your Bedding: Full Refreshed Article -->\n\n<article style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#444;line-height:1.8;font-size:15px;\">\n\n    <!-- Introduction -->\n\n    <section style=\"margin:40px 0 50px;\">\n\n\n        <p style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n            With water bills and household costs to think about, making your laundry routine a little more efficient can be an easy place to start. Bedding is bulky, so washing sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases can quickly add to the number of loads you put through the machine.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n            The good news is that saving water doesn&#8217;t mean putting up with less-than-fresh bedding. A few simple changes to how often you wash it, how you load your machine and which programme you choose can help reduce unnecessary water use while still keeping your bed clean and comfortable.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Quick Answer -->\n\n    <section style=\"background:#f8f6f2;border:1px solid #e5dfd2;border-radius:14px;padding:32px;margin:0 0 55px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:25px;color:#333;margin:0 0 15px;\">\n            Quick Answer\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n            For most households, the simplest ways to use less water when washing bedding are to avoid unnecessary washes, wait until you have a sensible load, use your machine&#8217;s eco programme where suitable and follow the care label rather than automatically choosing the hottest setting.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- How Often -->\n\n    <section style=\"margin-bottom:55px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:32px;color:#333;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n            How Often Should You Wash Your Bedding?\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            There isn&#8217;t one schedule that works for every household. How often your sheets need washing depends on things like whether you shower before bed, whether pets sleep with you, how much you sweat and whether anyone in the household has allergies.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-left:5px solid #8b6f47;border-radius:10px;padding:28px;margin:30px 0;\">\n\n            <p style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#8b6f47;margin:0 0 8px;\">\n                Judith&#8217;s Advice\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:italic;margin:0;\">\n                \u201cI always tell people not to overthink it. Once every one to two weeks is plenty for most households, especially if you shower before bed and regularly wash pillowcases and duvet covers. Keeping your bedroom ventilated helps keep sheets fresher longer.\u201d\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n            Washing unnecessarily often means using more water and energy, as well as putting your bedding through more wear. Waterwise notes that a single washing-machine load can use around <strong>60 litres of water<\/strong>, so cutting out washes that aren&#8217;t actually needed can make a difference over the course of a year.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            There are exceptions. If you have a diagnosed house dust mite allergy, NHS guidance recommends washing bedding regularly at <strong>60\u00b0C<\/strong> to help kill dust mites. In that situation, follow the advice given by your healthcare professional rather than stretching out washes simply to save water.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuh.nhs.uk\/patient-information\/dust-mites-in-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#8b6f47;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #8b6f47;\">\n                Read NHS advice on reducing house dust mites\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Right Load -->\n\n    <section style=\"margin-bottom:55px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:32px;color:#333;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n            Wait for a Sensible Load\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Running your washing machine for a couple of pillowcases or one sheet is unlikely to make the best use of the water involved. Where the care labels allow it, wait until you have enough bedding or similar laundry to make a worthwhile load.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            That doesn&#8217;t mean packing the drum as tightly as possible. Sheets and duvet covers still need room to move so that water and detergent can circulate properly.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div style=\"background:#f8f6f2;border:1px solid #e5dfd2;border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;\">\n\n            <h3 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:23px;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px;\">\n                Full Doesn&#8217;t Mean Overloaded\n            <\/h3>\n\n            <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n                Aim for an efficient load rather than an overfilled drum. If bulky bedding is packed in too tightly, it may not wash or rinse properly and you could end up running another cycle, which defeats the point.\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Eco Cycle -->\n\n    <section style=\"margin-bottom:55px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:32px;color:#333;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n            Use the Eco Cycle Where It Makes Sense\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Many modern washing machines have an eco programme designed to reduce water and energy use. These cycles often take longer, but the longer wash time allows the machine to clean effectively while using resources more efficiently.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-left:5px solid #8b6f47;border-radius:10px;padding:28px;margin:30px 0;\">\n\n            <p style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#8b6f47;margin:0 0 8px;\">\n                Judith&#8217;s Advice\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:italic;margin:0;\">\n                \u201cCombining bedding with other laundry on the eco cycle is a smart move. It takes a bit longer, but you\u2019re saving water without sacrificing cleanliness.\u201d\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n            Always check the care label first, particularly for more delicate materials such as silk, wool or specialist bedding.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Temperature -->\n\n    <section style=\"margin-bottom:55px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:32px;color:#333;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n            What Temperature Should You Wash Bed Sheets At?\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            The best temperature depends on the fabric, the care label and why you&#8217;re washing it. For ordinary household washing, there is no need to automatically choose the hottest programme every time.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:30px 0;\">\n\n            <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;min-width:600px;\">\n                <thead>\n                    <tr>\n                        <th style=\"text-align:left;background:#f8f6f2;border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;color:#333;\">\n                            Situation\n                        <\/th>\n                        <th style=\"text-align:left;background:#f8f6f2;border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;color:#333;\">\n                            What to do\n                        <\/th>\n                    <\/tr>\n                <\/thead>\n\n                <tbody>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td style=\"border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;\"><strong>Everyday bedding<\/strong><\/td>\n                        <td style=\"border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;\">Follow the care label and use an appropriate everyday programme for the fabric.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n\n                    <tr>\n                        <td style=\"border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;\"><strong>Delicate fabrics<\/strong><\/td>\n                        <td style=\"border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;\">Use the temperature and gentle cycle specified by the manufacturer.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n\n                    <tr>\n                        <td style=\"border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;\"><strong>House dust mite allergy<\/strong><\/td>\n                        <td style=\"border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;\">NHS guidance recommends washing suitable bedding at 60\u00b0C to kill mites.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n\n                    <tr>\n                        <td style=\"border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;\"><strong>Illness or infection<\/strong><\/td>\n                        <td style=\"border:1px solid #e5dfd2;padding:16px;\">Follow relevant healthcare guidance and the bedding care instructions, as requirements can vary.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                <\/tbody>\n            <\/table>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n            The care label should always be your starting point. Washing at a higher temperature than the fabric can tolerate may shrink, fade or damage your bedding and shorten its useful life.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Prewash and Detergent -->\n\n    <section style=\"margin-bottom:55px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:32px;color:#333;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n            Skip Extra Rinses Unless You Need Them\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Pre-wash and additional rinse cycles use extra water, so for normally soiled bedding they may not always be necessary. Use them when there is a genuine reason to, rather than as part of every wash by default.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            It&#8217;s also worth measuring your detergent rather than pouring it in by eye. Using more detergent than needed doesn&#8217;t necessarily make sheets cleaner and can make rinsing more difficult.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div style=\"background:#f8f6f2;border:1px solid #e5dfd2;border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;\">\n\n            <h3 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:23px;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px;\">\n                Check Before Adding Fabric Softener\n            <\/h3>\n\n            <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n                Some bedding manufacturers advise against fabric softener because it can affect the performance of certain fibres or finishes. Check the care instructions for your sheets, duvet covers, mattress protectors and other bedding before adding it automatically.\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Drying -->\n\n    <section style=\"margin-bottom:55px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:32px;color:#333;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n            Dry and Care for Bedding Properly\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Good care between washes can help bedding feel fresher for longer and may reduce the temptation to put it through the machine unnecessarily.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <ul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:24px 0;line-height:2;\">\n            <li>Air-dry bedding when practical and when the care label allows.<\/li>\n            <li>If using a tumble dryer, follow the manufacturer&#8217;s temperature guidance.<\/li>\n            <li>Air your bed in the morning to allow overnight moisture to escape.<\/li>\n            <li>Treat spills and stains promptly so they are less likely to require repeated washing.<\/li>\n            <li>Rotate between bedding sets to spread wear more evenly.<\/li>\n            <li>Make sure bedding is completely dry before storing or putting it back on the bed.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Fabric Choice -->\n\n    <section style=\"margin-bottom:55px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:32px;color:#333;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n            Look After the Bedding You Already Own\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Water efficiency isn&#8217;t only about the amount of water used in one wash. Caring for bedding properly can also help it last longer, reducing the need to replace sheets and covers prematurely.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-left:5px solid #8b6f47;border-radius:10px;padding:28px;margin:30px 0;\">\n\n            <p style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#8b6f47;margin:0 0 8px;\">\n                Judith&#8217;s Advice\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:italic;margin:0;\">\n                \u201cBeing water-efficient doesn\u2019t mean compromising on cleanliness. It\u2019s about being smart with your wash cycle, amount of detergent, and temperature to wash bed sheets. Every small change counts for your wallet and for the planet.\u201d\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Simple Checklist -->\n\n    <section style=\"background:#f8f6f2;border:1px solid #e5dfd2;border-radius:14px;padding:34px;margin:0 0 55px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:27px;color:#333;margin:0 0 18px;\">\n            A More Water-Efficient Bedding Routine\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <ul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0;line-height:2;\">\n            <li>Wash bedding when it needs it rather than automatically adding extra washes.<\/li>\n            <li>Wait until you have a sensible load, without overfilling the machine.<\/li>\n            <li>Choose an eco programme where appropriate.<\/li>\n            <li>Follow the care label when choosing your wash temperature.<\/li>\n            <li>Avoid unnecessary pre-wash and extra-rinse cycles.<\/li>\n            <li>Measure detergent rather than using more than you need.<\/li>\n            <li>Air and care for bedding between washes.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Why It Matters -->\n\n    <section style=\"margin-bottom:50px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:32px;color:#333;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n            Why Small Changes Matter\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            One laundry load might not feel like a major amount of water, but small habits repeated throughout the year add up. Washing only when needed, filling the machine sensibly and using an efficient programme are all simple changes that don&#8217;t require you to sacrifice clean bedding.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Waterwise estimates that one washing-machine load can use around 60 litres of water, so making each cycle count is a straightforward way to reduce unnecessary household water use.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/waterwise.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#8b6f47;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #8b6f47;\">\n                Find more water-saving advice from Waterwise\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- Bedding CTA -->\n\n    <section style=\"background:#f8f6f2;border:1px solid #e5dfd2;border-radius:14px;padding:34px;margin:0 0 50px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:27px;color:#333;margin:0 0 14px;\">\n            Looking to Refresh Your Bedding?\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">\n            If your current bedding has reached the end of its life, explore our range of sheets, duvet covers, pillows, protectors and other bedroom essentials.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.landofbeds.co.uk\/bedding\" style=\"color:#8b6f47;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #8b6f47;\">\n                Shop bedding at Land of Beds\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- About This Article -->\n\n    <section style=\"background:#f8f6f2;border:1px solid #e5dfd2;border-radius:14px;padding:35px;margin-bottom:40px;\">\n\n        <h2 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:28px;color:#333;margin:0 0 30px;\">\n            About This Article\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <!-- Written By -->\n\n        <div style=\"padding-bottom:28px;margin-bottom:28px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5dfd2;\">\n\n            <p style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8b6f47;margin:0 0 8px;\">\n                Written by\n            <\/p>\n\n            <h3 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:21px;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px;\">\n                Judith Ackers\n            <\/h3>\n\n            <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n                Judith brings her background in psychology, neuroscience and education to her role at Land of Beds, where she shares expert advice to help customers sleep better. From product buying guides to bedtime routines and sleep-friendly habits, Judith&#8217;s insights support Land of Beds&#8217; mission to improve sleep for everyone.\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <!-- Updated By -->\n\n        <div>\n\n            <p style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8b6f47;margin:0 0 8px;\">\n                Last updated by\n            <\/p>\n\n            <h3 style=\"font-family:'Quicksand',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:21px;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px;\">\n                Alice Littler\n            <\/h3>\n\n            <p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">\n                Alice brings a background in marketing, design and branding to Land of Beds, where she focuses on making sleep advice simple, relatable and practical for everyday life. She works closely with leading UK bed and mattress manufacturers, building her knowledge of mattress technology, bedroom comfort and sleep wellbeing.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#777;margin:0;\">\n                Article reviewed and updated October 2026.\n            <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With water bills and household costs to think about, making your laundry routine a little more efficient can be an easy place to start. Bedding is bulky, so washing sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases can quickly add to the number of loads you put through the machine. 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