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How many towels a household needs

Short answer: Two large and two small per person, plus a set of guest towels. That gives one set in use, one in the w...

Bed linen for nights when it is too warm

Short answer: Choose a thin sheet, a light duvet and a material that moves moisture. It is the moisture between skin ...

How to wash a duvet without ruining it

Short answer: Use a large machine, low temperature and an extra rinse. Drying is the most important step. A duvet tha...

When the fitted sheet slides off the mattress at night

Short answer: It comes down to depth. A sheet that is too shallow for the mattress loses its grip over the course of ...

How often bed linen should be changed

Short answer: One to two weeks for most people. If you sweat a lot, sleep with pets or have skin issues, one week is ...

Why towels stop absorbing

Short answer: Fabric softener leaves a film on the fibers that repels water. It is not the towel that is worn out, it...

Living room textiles that actually get used

Short answer: A soft throw on the sofa gets used every evening. Cushions and curtains are decoration, the throw is th...

Fitted sheet or flat sheet

Short answer: A fitted sheet stays in place and does not need to be redone every morning. A flat sheet is easier to w...

Kitchen towels and how often they should be changed

Short answer: A kitchen towel gets damp faster than any other textile in the house. Change it every other day and han...

The mattress protector you rarely think about

Short answer: A mattress protector catches sweat and skin cells before they reach the mattress. It can be washed, the...

This is why the towels in your bathroom smell

Short answer: A bathroom without ventilation never dries out fully. Towels hanging in damp air start to smell, no mat...

Duvet thickness matters more than nightwear

Short answer: If the duvet is too warm, thin sleepwear will not fix it. Choose the duvet based on the bedroom tempera...