The best way to make your duvet covers last longer is to take extra care in how you treat them. One of the most important things you will learn is that changing the bedding on a regular basis will reduce the risk of your bedding wearing out. It's a good idea to have three sets, one on the bed, one in the wash and one ready to go onto the bed, this way you can rotate the bedding with ease and ensure that each week you change the bedding to help it last that bit longer.
Another good option to help your duvet covers last that bit longer and reduce the amount of wear you put on them is to consider placing a flat sheet between your duvet and your bottom sheet. So essentially when you go to bed at night, you are sleeping between two sheets with your duvet on the top. This reduces how much the duvet is worn and can help it last for many years, keeping it in good condition.
As you have probably noticed when shopping around for duvet covers, these come in a variety of different materials from luxurious high quality Egyptian cotton to affordable poly-cotton blends. Each one has its own care instructions, which is why it's so important to read the label and follow the manufacturer's instructions on washing temperatures, tumble drying and more.
It's always recommended that duvet covers thrive for longer when they are allowed to dry naturally outdoors. Wherever possible put your bedding on an outside washing line to dry rather than relying on a tumble dryer. If you do use a tumble dryer, don't dry out the material completely as this will cause creases which are impossible to iron out and you have already noticed that to get a crisp and beautiful bed, you want a smooth cover that looks spectacular when you walk into the room.
In order to help your duvet cover live for years, you will want to iron it before folding it and placing it in a dry storage until you are ready to use it. Don't rely on bathroom cupboards as storage for your bedding, with the heat in the bathroom these items can become musky to the smell, making them exceptionally unwelcome when you put them on your bed.
The good news is that even the cheapest bedding can be made to last longer if you take the time and dedication to care for it properly. As mentioned, try have three sets at all times, it will make it much easier to swap them around, ensuring you always have a clean set to put onto the bed.
Duvet covers should be removed and new ones placed at least once per week, you may want to change your bedding twice per week during the hotter summer periods. Pillow cases should be changed every couple of days, along with your sheets.
Ensure when you purchase any bedding, whether online or in store that you are aware of what material they are made of. When they arrive, always wash and dry the bedding before putting it on the bed for the first time. Always iron your bedding for a smoother and sleeker finish.
