Laundry Lessons

You thought washing your sheets in hot water was doing enough. But there's more to learn about linen care. We asked expert Sarah Jonas, buyer for Three Sheets: A Linen Shop, to give us the essentials.

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All Threads Created Equal

High-thread count gets so much hype. Are there different care methods for different counts? Should all sheets (high quality and not-so-high quality) be washed on the same water temperature?

Thread count is not an indicator for care, just a number.

Yes, they should all be washed on a cool setting. Also, always remember to wash sheets with sheets and towels with towels. Never wash them with anything else. Buttons, zippers, and other types of fabrics can damage the fibers and cause your sheets to pile (the sheets will ball up).

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