This video is precious. I have the most beautiful belgian linen coverlet with guipure lace all around and its massive. I didnt know how to deal with it because linen is rough but the laces are so delicate. Tricia´s kindness just made my day. Thank you so much, you´re a sweetheart!! Cheers!!
I live in South Alabama, heat and humidity are an everyday occurrence. Love, Love linen. Thanks for the tips on the care. I am in the process of making baby bedding for my future granddaughter. I hate to say that it is a linen cotton blend, but it is looking fantastic. Love your videos and will never “bake “ my linen again.
I love sleeping on linen bedding ahhhhh yes! I have a whole set. Fitted sheets pillowcases and quilt cover 😍😍 get so soft after washing multiple times and drying Also bicarb soda helps with making linen softer In with the detergent or powder you use to wash them in I always shake my linen after they come out of the washing machine and then low heat dry in the dryer
very nice information thank you, I have bought a few linen trousers and washed them two times and it has shrunk a bit so my question is does it go on shrinking every time I wash it? please advise. thanks.
They should shrink only once, but remember that linen relaxes with wearing. Try to avoid dry heat, it is better for the fabric and means fewer wrinkles. I make a linen spray with half water, half vodka plus a few drops of lavender essential oil, it helps!
Add the detergent to the water and let it dissolve before adding the fabric: in other words, don't put fabric into the washer, add detergent then start the water. Front loaders dilute detergent automatically.
I just got yellow spots on my linen from washing at the laundromat...How can I make sure the detergent is fully diluted? I can only add it from the top when it says to.
I have the most basic top-loading Sears washing machine, which does a beautiful job, and I dry on a rack indoor, sometimes finishing off with a few minutes in my Sears dryer to soften the linen, which can dry quite stiff. I always use a cold wash, usually a nine minute cycle, and I presoak by simply leaving the lid open, the great advantage of a toploader!
My linen sheets are so stiff after i used sodiumpercarbonate. I already soaked it in soda overnight and washed them, using vinegar as a softener but it didn't fix the problem. Is it ruined now?
Not at all Laura. Try rinsing it in water, then if you line dry, give it a final few minutes in the tumble dryer. If you machine dry it, take it out while it is still very slightly damp, and lay it flat to finish drying. You should find it is soft, with a gentle texture.
@@seasuscipe thank you for your reply. I machine dried and took it out of the dryer while damp indeed but still very scratchy. I guess I'll repeat the process.
If the fabric has already been washed, no problem Moonie. If it hasn't been washed, it might shrink as if it has been washed, so be careful with clothes.
Boil them! Use very little detergent to avoid boiling over, and simmer for about 30 minutes, finish with a normal wash. For some reason the boiling always smells terrible.
Yes! That’s what my mom used to do back in Ukraine- put white sheets into huge pot, little bit of soap and simmer them. Smell was horrible, but sheets were bright white. Have no energy to do it here in US, found out that presoaking pillowcases with rubbed in laundry soap works very well too. Leave them in water for an hr, then start washer.
Ugh.. I never put my linen stuff in the dryer! Line dry for me…even if it’s just put on a hanger and hung on a rack in the bathroom or basement. To each his/her own, I guess…..
In future you can either use laundry sheets, which I prefer, or dilute the detergent in a jug with water before pouring it in, not the easiest thing to do in a Laundrette. I'm afraid that once fabric is bleached like this there is nothing you can do to remedy it.
The particular fine print on the detergent jug you pointed out isn’t referring to anything about dissolving detergent completely, it’s referring to the colorfastness. Unless you are using powder soap and cold water which doesn’t dissolve the powder soap based wash (not detergent), these days most detergent and especially delicate wash detergent dissolved just fine. I didn’t understand why you’re referring to the colorfastness to test it first and nothing there was pointing out about dissolving detergent… Had to rewind it as it didn’t make sense. And it still didn’t make sense.
If they are tailored they will need to be dry cleaned, otherwise wash them in cold water with very little detergent, because part of the problem might be old detergent still stuck in the fibers. You might notice if the water is very foamy. Hang them to dry, with about 10 minutes tumble drying to finish off, while they are still a little damp. Take them out of the tumble dryer immediately and see how they look. Good luck!
Linen doesn't HAVE to be air dried, I just do it when I can because it makes me feel connected. Dry heat makes linen brittle (good excuse to get out of ironing) and over-drying bakes wrinkles in to the fabric, so I avoid both.
This video is precious. I have the most beautiful belgian linen coverlet with guipure lace all around and its massive. I didnt know how to deal with it because linen is rough but the laces are so delicate. Tricia´s kindness just made my day. Thank you so much, you´re a sweetheart!! Cheers!!
I live in South Alabama, heat and humidity are an everyday occurrence. Love, Love linen. Thanks for the tips on the care. I am in the process of making baby bedding for my future granddaughter. I hate to say that it is a linen cotton blend, but it is looking fantastic. Love your videos and will never “bake “ my linen again.
I love your lovely linen dress you have on. Thank you hun for these tips. I definitely love my linen too🌻
Would hanging white linen in direct sunlight to dry also help keep it white?
Yes!
@@seasuscipe I thought it would! Thank you!
This vid has great instructions. Thank you!
Thankyou very much I really appreciate all your wisdom.
I love this video! Thank you so much! You are just wonderful! Greetings from New York City
Thank you so much Alexia! I'm currently sitting in Frankfurt airport.
love your videos. thank you
Thank you. This is helpful to me.
I love sleeping on linen bedding ahhhhh yes!
I have a whole set. Fitted sheets pillowcases and quilt cover 😍😍 get so soft after washing multiple times and drying
Also bicarb soda helps with making linen softer
In with the detergent or powder you use to wash them in
I always shake my linen after they come out of the washing machine and then low heat dry in the dryer
Do I add water to the detergent to make sure it's completely dissolved?
Really?
very nice information thank you, I have bought a few linen trousers and washed them two times and it has shrunk a bit so my question is does it go on shrinking every time I wash it? please advise. thanks.
They should shrink only once, but remember that linen relaxes with wearing. Try to avoid dry heat, it is better for the fabric and means fewer wrinkles. I make a linen spray with half water, half vodka plus a few drops of lavender essential oil, it helps!
@@RoughLinen-TriciaRose thank you so much
Thanks for sharing. It's very helpful!
Add the detergent to the water and let it dissolve before adding the fabric: in other words, don't put fabric into the washer, add detergent then start the water. Front loaders dilute detergent automatically.
Yes Sara, it is diluted automatically.
Does this work for a linen suit? Please help 🥲
Does this work for a linen suit? Please help 🥲
@@MrsJahveli If it has facings and interlining, it needs to be dry cleaned I'm afraid.
Great video! What would be the ideal detergent to use for dark color linens??
I'm using Earth Breeze sheets for everything nowadays, but I used to use specialised detergents - never liked the smell though!
Great tips thanks so much
Thank You. Good Information. I Loathe Bleach. No Problem There.
I just got yellow spots on my linen from washing at the laundromat...How can I make sure the detergent is fully diluted? I can only add it from the top when it says to.
Yellow spots on natural linen, or on white or another colour?
@@RoughLinen-TriciaRose On natural linen sheets.
IF YOU USE A BAMBOO POLE THE ROUNDNESS PREVENTS CREASES. ALSO WRAPPING TABLECLOTHS ON A 4 INCH ROLL COMES OUT CLEAN AND NEAT.
What temperature would you suggest washing linen at, please?
I wash in cold water Simon, but it can be boiled, the linen will come to no harm.
Thanks for that hint, I will do that. More ecological.
Which washing machine and dryer do u use mam
I have the most basic top-loading Sears washing machine, which does a beautiful job, and I dry on a rack indoor, sometimes finishing off with a few minutes in my Sears dryer to soften the linen, which can dry quite stiff. I always use a cold wash, usually a nine minute cycle, and I presoak by simply leaving the lid open, the great advantage of a toploader!
@@seasuscipe tq for ur info , can u say the company and price of ur washing machine
@@blackhole143 I'm afraid not, they came with the house when I bought it in 2002!
@@seasuscipe but can u say the brand name atleast
@@blackhole143 It's Sears own brand, Kenmore.
My linen sheets are so stiff after i used sodiumpercarbonate. I already soaked it in soda overnight and washed them, using vinegar as a softener but it didn't fix the problem. Is it ruined now?
Not at all Laura. Try rinsing it in water, then if you line dry, give it a final few minutes in the tumble dryer. If you machine dry it, take it out while it is still very slightly damp, and lay it flat to finish drying. You should find it is soft, with a gentle texture.
@@seasuscipe thank you for your reply. I machine dried and took it out of the dryer while damp indeed but still very scratchy. I guess I'll repeat the process.
Can you use a steamer on linen? Will the fabric be safe?
If the fabric has already been washed, no problem Moonie. If it hasn't been washed, it might shrink as if it has been washed, so be careful with clothes.
Tricia how do I remove the greasy/waxy yellow stains on linen pillow cases?
Boil them! Use very little detergent to avoid boiling over, and simmer for about 30 minutes, finish with a normal wash. For some reason the boiling always smells terrible.
What are they from?
@@seasuscipe boil? How
@@Ohkeh640 The yellow stains are from normal body oils, and you simply boil them in a big pot.
Yes! That’s what my mom used to do back in Ukraine- put white sheets into huge pot, little bit of soap and simmer them. Smell was horrible, but sheets were bright white. Have no energy to do it here in US, found out that presoaking pillowcases with rubbed in laundry soap works very well too. Leave them in water for an hr, then start washer.
Why do they shrink…?thank you.
Good question! I don't know the science of it, line just does shrink - once.
Ugh.. I never put my linen stuff in the dryer! Line dry for me…even if it’s just put on a hanger and hung on a rack in the bathroom or basement. To each his/her own, I guess…..
In future you can either use laundry sheets, which I prefer, or dilute the detergent in a jug with water before pouring it in, not the easiest thing to do in a Laundrette. I'm afraid that once fabric is bleached like this there is nothing you can do to remedy it.
The particular fine print on the detergent jug you pointed out isn’t referring to anything about dissolving detergent completely, it’s referring to the colorfastness. Unless you are using powder soap and cold water which doesn’t dissolve the powder soap based wash (not detergent), these days most detergent and especially delicate wash detergent dissolved just fine. I didn’t understand why you’re referring to the colorfastness to test it first and nothing there was pointing out about dissolving detergent… Had to rewind it as it didn’t make sense. And it still didn’t make sense.
Oh Kitten, you have found me out.
Great video.
You sound British with a hint of a German accent. ☺️
British/Australian.
Great advice. Also I typed your personality in the MBTI system and I think that you are very much an Estj
INFP Maritsa! F&T very equal.
@@seasuscipe I can see either
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How to do all laundry. Your jeans will do better too.
Iv bought some thrifted linen clothes that have gone hard. How does one soften them back up ?
If they are tailored they will need to be dry cleaned, otherwise wash them in cold water with very little detergent, because part of the problem might be old detergent still stuck in the fibers. You might notice if the water is very foamy.
Hang them to dry, with about 10 minutes tumble drying to finish off, while they are still a little damp. Take them out of the tumble dryer immediately and see how they look.
Good luck!
If linen is that durable why does it have to be air dried? I smell bs
Linen doesn't HAVE to be air dried, I just do it when I can because it makes me feel connected. Dry heat makes linen brittle (good excuse to get out of ironing) and over-drying bakes wrinkles in to the fabric, so I avoid both.
Only some linen is durable. I had 2 pairs of linen pants. Both tore to shreds in a month each.
This was tedious.
It was concise explanations and to the point. I appreciate it.