Let’s face it: with a busy schedule that includes household chores, family, work and more, it’s easy to let certain tasks pile up. Taking care of your household materials, however, doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. We’ve prepared some tips that will help you keep your house in top shape.
Everyone loves sleeping in a freshly-made, fluffy hotel bed, but you can achieve that feeling of luxury right in your own bedroom. One great way to get that fresh feel is by ironing your sheets while they’re still a little bit damp. Adding some starch when you launder your linens will also help keep them crisp.
Short on time? No matter: if you want to achieve a crinkle-free look but can’t spend too much time ironing, try making your bed while your sheets are still slightly damp and fold out the creases manually as you do so. Keep in mind that certain fabrics are more likely to wrinkle than others. For example, cotton and linen tend to be more prone to creases, while a polyester-cotton blend will help you avoid those pesky wrinkles.
If you’re looking for a product that will help you get through your ironing in record time, Philips’ steam generator irons are your go-to choice. Powerful and efficient, they’re perfect for bed linens or clothing that’s lined or layered, and you can tackle large piles of laundry without having to refill the tank.
One extra tip: all-white linens make for that perfect hotel look.
When it comes to the fabrics in your bathroom, keeping your towels looking and feeling soft and fresh is paramount. When it’s time to put your towels in the laundry, wash them separately from other clothing and add fabric softener to keep them fluffy and fragrant. Tumble dry them on medium heat and make sure they’re fully dry before you fold them so that they don’t acquire a musty scent.
Caring for and handling your garments and fabrics correctly is important, but so is the way that you store them. It’s important to keep your linens away from direct sunlight, storing them in a cool, dry space.
Keeping things organized will not only help you save space, it also makes your linen closet look beautiful. Try baskets, boxes and bins to store different sized towels or to keep your bed sheets from touching the closet shelves. If you’re really tight on space, try placing your bulkier items in space-saving plastic bags that almost magically compress any item into a size that’s easy to store.
Finally, if you want things smelling fresh, try including a box of baking soda in your linen closet to absorb bad odors or a small sachet of lavender or scented soaps to perfume your fabrics.
Try a Philips steam generator with powerful, continuous steam to make getting through your bigger piles of linens and household materials a cinch. This, along with the help of our tips and tricks, makes properly caring for your household materials an effortless, entertaining task.
