A freshly made bed is one of the small things that make every day nicer. With the right care, bed linen, duvets and pillows stay beautiful for a long time. Here you will find our practical recommendations – tailored to the materials from Marso Living.
How often should you change your bed linen?
We recommend changing bed linen about once a week. Duvets and pillows should be washed about twice a year – ideally when the seasons change. In between, daily shaking and regular airing help. More on this: How often should you change your bed linen?
The most important washing rules
- Follow the care label on the product.
- Wash light and dark colours separately.
- Use a little mild liquid detergent.
- Avoid bleach and fabric softener.
- Do not overload the drum.
- Close duvet covers and turn them inside out before washing.
How to wash linen and sateen bed linen
Our linen and cotton sateen bed linen can be washed at up to 60 °C. For regular care, however, we recommend 40 °C on a delicate cycle. This is gentler on natural fibres and colours.
Bed linen dries best in the fresh air. Alternatively, you can dry it in the tumble dryer at a low temperature. Sateen can be ironed on a low setting if needed. Linen can keep its natural texture and does not need ironing. Especially during the first three to four washes, linen may show more creases – over time it becomes softer. In detail: Caring for linen bed linen.
How to care for jersey bed linen
Our jersey bed linen can also be washed at up to 60 °C. For regular care we recommend 40 °C on a delicate cycle. Dry it gently; if needed, you can iron it on a low setting.
Washing a down duvet and down pillow
According to our care instructions, our Down Duvet and our down pillows can be washed at max. 60 °C on a delicate cycle in a sufficiently large washing machine. Use a little mild liquid detergent and no bleach.
Drying is especially important: put the duvet or pillow in a spacious tumble dryer at a low temperature with wool dryer balls. Take it out several times in between and shake it well. Only use or store it once the filling is completely dry. In detail: Washing a duvet at home. How to get the duvet back into its cover is shown in Putting on a duvet cover made easy.
Washing synthetic duvets and pillows
Our Synthetic Duvet and our synthetic pillows can be washed at max. 40 °C on a delicate cycle. Here too: a little mild liquid detergent, no bleach, enough space in the machine and then dry completely in the tumble dryer at a low temperature. Avoid excessive heat and shake the duvets and pillows while they dry.
Washing at a glance
| Product | Maximum washing temperature | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Linen bed linen | 60 °C | Regularly 40 °C, delicate cycle |
| Sateen bed linen | 60 °C | Regularly 40 °C, delicate cycle |
| Jersey bed linen | 60 °C | Regularly 40 °C, delicate cycle |
| Down duvets and pillows | 60 °C | Delicate cycle, dry completely |
| Synthetic duvets and pillows | 40 °C | Delicate cycle, low drying temperature |
Why should you avoid fabric softener?
Fabric softener can coat fibres and fillings like a fine film. This changes the natural feel of the bed linen and can reduce the loft of duvets and pillows. A mild liquid detergent is enough.
Frequently asked questions about bed care
Can I wash my down duvet at home?
Yes, if your washing machine is large enough and you can then dry the duvet completely in a spacious tumble dryer. Professional cleaning is also possible.
How often should I wash a pillow?
For our duvets and pillows, we recommend about twice a year. Also follow the care label on each product.
Can bed linen go in the tumble dryer?
Our linen and sateen bed linen can be dried in the tumble dryer at a low temperature. Air drying is a particularly nice alternative.
You can find more information at any time on our product care page. Information on linen, sateen and our fillings is available in the fabric guide.
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