Cotton & Linen Bedding Care Guide

Amurelle bedding is made to get softer with every wash to keep your Hero Cotton sateen and Breeze Linen at their best, wash on a warm cycle (40–60°C) with a liquid detergent, skip fabric softener and bleach, tumble or line dry to around 80%, then let it finish drying naturally. Wash your sheets roughly once a week. Full fabric-by-fabric steps are below. 

Cared for well, natural cotton and linen don't just last longer they feel better year after year. This guide covers the general rules that apply to everything, how often to wash, and the specific routine for each fabric. 

General care tips for all Amurelle bedding 

These apply to every set, whether it's Hero Cotton, Breeze Linen or Hotel Cotton:- 

  • Use a liquid detergent it's gentler on natural fibres than powder, and kinder to the environment. 

  • Wash similar items together same colour, same fabric to protect colour and texture. 

  • Wash bedding on its own, not with clothing. Zips, hooks and buttons cause abrasion and pilling. 

  • Skip fabric softeners and dryer sheets. They coat the fibres, reducing softness and breathability over time. 

  • Avoid bleach and optical brighteners, including harsh liquid or powdered detergents. 

  • Protect against household chemicals. Benzoyl peroxide, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and chlorine bleach can permanently mark fabric.  

  • These are common in acne and skincare products, hair dyes, cosmetics, whitening toothpaste and cleaning products take care around freshly applied products at bedtime. 

How often should you wash your bed sheets? 

As a rule, wash your bed sheets once a week. Every one to two weeks is the minimum for most people. Pillowcases collect facial oils and product residue, so many people refresh those a little more often every few days. 

Wash more frequently if you: 

  • Sweat heavily or experience night sweats 

  • Share your bed with pets 

  • Have allergies, asthma or sensitive skin 

  • Eat in bed, or get in without showering 

  • Are recovering from illness? 

Regular washing removes body oils, skin cells and allergens that build up through daily use and because Amurelle bedding softens with each wash, a weekly routine improves the feel over time rather than wearing it out. Having a second set on rotation makes weekly washing effortless; you can build a bedding bundle to keep one on the bed and one in the wash. 

How to wash Hero Cotton sateen bedding? 

Hero Cotton has a smooth sateen finish that stays crisp and soft with simple care. 

  • Wash on its own cycle on a warm setting, using a liquid detergent. 

  • Dry shake well to release crinkles, then hang flat over a line, or tumble dry on a warm setting until around 80% dry.  

  • Shake to release steam and hang inside until fully dry. 

  • Iron (if you like a crisp finish): turn inside out and iron on the 'cotton' heat setting. 

Curious how it's woven? See how Hero Cotton is made. 

How to wash Breeze Linen bedding? 

Breeze Linen is relaxed by nature and needs very little fuss. 

  • Wash on its own cycle on a warm setting (40–60°C) with a liquid detergent. Do not use bleach or detergent containing optical brighteners. 

  • Dryshake well to release crinkles, then hang flat over a line, or tumble dry on a low-to-medium setting until around 80% dry. Shake to release steam and hang inside until fully dry. 

  • Embrace the creases. Soft, natural creasing is part of linen's charm most people skip ironing entirely. If you prefer a polished look, turn inside out and iron on a medium setting while the linen is still around 80% dry. 

Learn more about how Breeze Linen is made or read our blog on caring for linen the easy-breezy way. 

How to wash and care for duvet covers? 

Duvet covers are washed exactly like your sheets follow the routine for their fabric above (Hero Cotton on a warm setting, Breeze Linen at 40–60°C, always with a liquid detergent) because they're large and have an opening, a few extra steps keep them in good shape: 

  • Fasten the closure (buttons or ties) before washing, so smaller items can't work their way inside and tangle. 

  • Turn inside out to wash and dry this protects the outer surface and colour and makes any trapped items easy to shake out. 

  • Wash the full set together cover, sheet and pillowcases of the same colour and fabric so everything ages and fades evenly over time. 

  • Dry to around 80%, then hang inside to finish. Shake well first to release creases; for linen, embrace the relaxed look or iron inside out on a medium heat while still slightly damp.  

Tip: turning the cover inside out also makes it far easier to put back on reach in, grab the inside corners, and shake the duvet down into place. 

How to wash pillowcases? 

Pillowcases use the same fabric care as the rest of your set, but they're worth treating a little differently on two points: 

  • Wash them more often. Pillowcases collect facial oils, hair product and skincare residue, so refreshing them every few days more frequently than the weekly sheet wash helps keep skin happy. 

  • Mind the skincare. Benzoyl peroxide and AHA products transfer from your face and can bleach or mark fabric overnight. If you use them, let them absorb fully before bed, and treat any marks with an oxygen-based remover rather than bleach. 

Otherwise, the routine matches the fabric: warm wash with liquid detergent, dry to 80%, and iron inside out only if you want a crisp finish. Keeping a spare pillowcase pair on rotation makes the more frequent wash effortless. 

How to remove stains from cotton and linen sheets? 

For stain removal, reach for an oxygen-based remover such as Vanish or OxiClean instead of chlorine bleach. Treat the stain as soon as you can and follow the product's fabric guidance. Avoid rubbing aggressively or using hot water on protein-based stains, which can set them into the fibres. 

Drying and ironing tips 

  • Dry to 80%, then finish naturally this is the single best habit for keeping cotton and linen soft and shrink-free over-drying stiffens fibres. 

  • Shake before and after drying to release creases and steam. 

  • A pro tip for linen: put your sheets on the bed while they're still slightly damp. They'll finish drying in place, and creases smooth out with your hands no iron required. 

  • When you do iron, always work inside out to protect the surface finish and colour. 

 

Ready to give your bed an upgrade? Bedding this easy to care for deserves a place on your bed. Amurelle's natural cotton and linen only get softer with every wash so the set you choose today becomes your favourite for years to come.

Frequently asked questions 

1. Should I wash new bed sheets before using them? 

Yes. New sheets can carry manufacturing residues, dyes and finishing agents from production, so washing before first use makes them cleaner and more comfortable against your skin. 

2. What temperature should I wash cotton and linen sheets at? 

Wash on a warm setting 40–60°C works well for both Hero Cotton sateen and Breeze linen. Always use a liquid detergent and wash bedding on its own cycle.

3. Do I need to iron linen sheets? 

No, soft, natural creasing is part of linen's character, so most people don't iron at    all. If you prefer a crisper look, turn the sheets inside out and iron on a medium setting  while they're still about 80% dry.   

4. Can I use fabric softener or bleach on my bedding? 

No. Avoid fabric softeners, dryer sheets, chlorine bleach and detergents with optical brighteners as these damage natural fibres and affect softness and breathability for stains, use an oxygen-based remover like Vanish or OxiClean.