Before washing bed linen, read the care symbols and separate colours to reduce transfer between dark and pale sheets. Ariel notes that polyester blends generally call for different heat choices from cotton, so the hottest machine setting is useful only when the bedding label permits it.

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Pretreat stains before the main wash rather than leaving them to age in the laundry basket. After washing, choose outdoor drying or tumble drying according to the material's instructions, keeping the cleaning temperature and drying method consistent with the specific fabric.