Bedding is an important part of our day to day lives and this makes bedding storage important too. Here, we will guide you through how to store your bedding.

Bedding is an important part of our day to day lives because it plays a part in how well we sleep. And getting a good night’s sleep is extremely important. 

Sleep helps us to restore and repair our bodies. It boosts our immune systems and a good night’s sleep will make your eyes brighter, skin clearer and hair thicker and less greasy. From an emotional level, sleep is again extremely important. Just one bad night’s sleep can make you feel low and emotional the next day. Sleep will help you to perform well and reach your potential as, during sleep, your body repairs tissue and restores your energy levels. 

Within this article, we will look at how to get the best out of your bedding storage so you can get the best out of your bedding and a good night’s sleep. 

Top Tips For Your Bedding Storage 

It is really important to get your bedding storage right so, within this section, we are going to guide you through our top tips to bedding storage. 

Wash Your Bedding Before Storing

This is a piece of advice that we give before you store anything – always make sure to wash or clean it before you place it into storage. Bedding storage is no different. 

You should wash it before you place it into storage as this is the only way to remove stains, debris and sweat. You should wash it on a hot wash of 60-degrees in order to make sure to remove all the sweat and dust. 

Make Sure Everything Is Completely Dry 

Once it is all washed, before you place any bedding into storage, make sure everything is completely dry. Even the slightest bit of damp can cause mould and mildew to grow. If it is the right season and you have the space, it is a really good idea to dry it outside as the sun and any breeze will thoroughly dry it. 

If you can only dry it inside, due to lack of outdoor space or it being winter, a drying rack placed by a radiator is an excellent alternative. 

Don’t Store Your Bedding In The Bathroom

It is quite common for people to store their bedding with their towels in a cupboard within their bathroom. This is not a good idea. A bathroom cupboard will get extremely humid, causing mould and mildew to grow, particularly if bedding is stored for a long period of time. 

An airing or linen cupboard is the best place as it’s a dry and dark area. Alternatively, if you don’t have these kinds of cupboard space, you can place your bedding in storage at the bottom of your bed in an ottoman.  With this type of storage, you can open it to air out every time you change your sheets which should be done once a week. 

Don’t Use Plastic Boxes For Your Bedding

There is always a big temptation to store everything in plastic storage boxes. Plastic boxes can make your bedding become smelly and the plastic can emit a gas which can cause yellow staining on your bedding. 

You should use fabric storage bags or rattan boxes, neither of which should have a lid. No matter how dry your bedding looks and feels, moisture will always be in the fabric so using airtight containers for your bedding storage can lead to mould and mildew growing. 

Utlisie Pillowcases To Keep Everything Together

A way in which to keep all your bedding organised when it is in its fabric storage bags or rattan bags is to place your sheet, duvet cover and other pillowcase into one of the pillowcases. This will keep all your matching bedding together which will help your bedding storage to be tidy and organised. 

Use Laundry Beads (Or Coffee Grounds!) In Your Bedding Storage 

When placing all your bedding into storage, a great hack is to place some laundry beads in a mesh bag or open cup next to your bedding. This will keep it all smelling fresh for longer. You can also use fresh coffee grounds. You will need to replace the laundry bead or coffee grounds once a month. And, if you use the laundry beads, make sure your bedding storage is somewhere that children and pets can’t reach it. 

Use Cedar Balls To Keep Pests Away

Along with the laundry bead/coffee grounds, it is a good idea to place some natural cedar balls in your bedding storage area as this will help to keep pests, such as moths, at bay without damaging your bedding with harsh chemicals.

Don’t Overfill Your Bedding Storage 

It is really important that, whether you are using fabric storage bags or rattan boxes, that you don’t overfill your bedding storage. Your bedding needs some room to breathe to prevent any moisture building up and to protect its softness.

A Guide To Bedding Storage 

The way in which you store your bedding is really important. You need it to be stored in the right type of environment and within the right type of storage. Your first port of call however should be to make sure it is washed and then is completely dried. 

Once you have done this, you should use fabric storage bags or rattan boxes for your storage. You should not overfill them as this can cause damage to your bedding. It is really important that you don’t store your bedding with a bathroom cupboard. Any storage in a bathroom will get incredibly humid and mould and mildew could grow easily on bedding. Bedding is best stored in an airing cupboard or linen cupboard. 

Once you have chosen the perfect spot for your bedding storage, you should utilise laundry beads or coffee grounds to keep the bedding smelling fresh. You will need to change the laundry beads/coffee grounds every month and, if you use laundry beads, keep your bedding storage away from children and pets. You could also place natural cedar balls near your bedding storage as these will prevent pests, such as moths, from coming near your bedding and damaging it. 

We hope you have found our bedding storage guide helpful. 

If you find yourself in need of more substantial store solutions, our self storage facilities are here to help. Please click here to find your nearest store.