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Beware of Chlorine Bleach & Fabric Softener

InnStyle Facial WipeDo not use Chlorine Bleach on your sheeting or towels as it will cause fading and discoloration. It breaks down and permanently weakens the cotton fibers. It is important to ensure that your linens do not come in contact with face creams or toothpaste as these may leave stains on your towels or sheets. All stains need to be treated properly before they are put into the washer and dryer. If a stain is not caught before it hits the washer and dryer, the stain will set. Try to use makeup remover towels to remove makeup such as our InnStyle makeup remover towels or Facial Wipes (you will save many towels, washcloths and pillowcases if using these). When washing your linens, use an oxygen-based product or a product without a brightener and fragrance to wash the linens.  Brighteners in washing detergents can leave white spots. Oxygen based products are safe for use on almost all washable fabrics including color fabrics.  When using an oxygen-based product, the chemical ingredient oxidizes to help remove soil and organic matter brightening the fabric and removing stains without taking out the color of the fabric.

Fabric softener is also Not Recommended!! Fabric softener is designed to coat fibers in oils, waxes and fragrances that might make the fabric feel soft but the build-up of chemicals can damage the fabric and make it less absorbent. In addition, fabric softeners clog the pores of cottons including Egyptian cotton . This applies to any sheeting or toweling. It prevents the cotton from breathing and it decreases the luster and gloss of the appearance. High quality Cottons including Egyptian cotton linens do not need to be treated with fabric softener. The Cotton will become softer naturally, without fabric softener, after repeated washings and dryings.

The InnStyle staff would be happy to go over proper care of our fine linens with you. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

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Posted on June 17, 2014June 17, 2014Author isadminCategories Bedding, Frequently Asked Questions, Sheets, TipsTags care tips for innkeepers, cotton sheets, fine linens, towels

2 thoughts on “Beware of Chlorine Bleach & Fabric Softener”

  1. Russ says:
    June 30, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    I think you are talking about dryer sheets, not fabric softener liquids, which actually uses Quartonium Ammonia to to relax fibers and make them more absorbent.

    Dryer sheets, despite decades of mislabelling, are NOT fabric softeners. Just Anti-Static.

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    1. isadmin says:
      July 6, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      Fabric softener adds a slick finish to towels and sheets and makes them less absorbent. Most manufacturers will tell buyers of these products not to recommend fabric softener nor dryer sheets.

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