It's no secret, but caring for sheets and towels used during massages and treatments using oil can quickly become an irritant. Indeed, the appearance of oil stains, a persistent rancid odor or a heaviness or feeling of humidity even after the sheets have dried is the daily lot of massage therapists and other health and wellness specialists. -be.

Obviously, all textiles have an average lifespan, but it is possible to increase this by implementing certain good practices when purchasing and maintaining them. This is why we present to you our 5 tested and approved tips to maximize the life of your sheets and towels.

1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT FABRIC AND THE RIGHT COLOR

This point may seem obvious, but choosing a quality fabric and an easy-to-maintain color will considerably increase the lifespan of your textiles. So, choose a fabric with a tight weave and an easy-care solid color such as beige, blue or black. Also, consider choosing a fabric that will remain soft after multiple washes so as not to lose the essential comfort for your customers.

2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT MASSAGE OIL

The choice of oil used can also make a big difference. In fact, the lighter and more penetrating the oil chosen, the less risk you have of staining your sheets. Therefore, avoid fatty oils which have a greater density.

3. WASH QUICKLY

Don't leave your sheets in your laundry basket for too long! In fact, the longer you wait before washing them, the more the oils used will penetrate the fibers of your sheets and towels and will be difficult to remove.

 4. CHOOSE THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE

When washing your sheets and towels, it is important to pay close attention to the washing and drying temperature.

Indeed, when machine washing, it is important to prioritize a high water temperature, since this will greatly help to remove oily molecules from the fabrics. On the contrary, cold water will trap it in the weave, which will accelerate the process of degradation of your textiles and encourage the appearance of oil stains and a characteristic rancid smell.

Drying temperature is also a key element. In fact, it is advisable to dry your sheets and towels flat or on low heat to prevent any remaining oils from permanently soaking into the fabric. Indeed, drying at high temperatures risks cooking the remaining oils in the fabric and this will then make them almost impossible to completely remove afterwards.e.

 5. USE THE RIGHT CLEANING PRODUCTS

To successfully remove as much oil as possible from your textiles, be sure to use a degreaser detergent each time you wash them. This type of detergent specially designed for the washing machine, combined with the action of hot water, will eliminate the majority of stubborn oil deposits.

Additionally, to ensure you remove as much oil as possible, use a stain remover containing sodium carbonate and enzymes on the most soaked sections of your sheets. In fact, by applying a stain remover before each wash you will prevent excessive oil accumulation in the sheets and considerably increase their lifespan.

In conclusion, it is impossible to completely free yourself from oil buildup on your sheets and towels. However, by ensuring you have an effective and consistent cleaning routine, you will greatly increase the lifespan of your textiles.

Discover our specialized maintenance products:

 ProTextile+ Organic Degreaser Detergent

Florisa Concentrated Stain Remover

6. BONUS: HOW TO FOLD FITTED SHEETS FOR EASY STORAGE

 We know that folding a fitted sheet is always complicated. The whole thing is not flat, it stacks poorly and it is less beautiful. But we have found the optimal way for you to fold those wayward sheets!

Method to follow:

• Hold the fitted sheet in front of you, with the elastic side facing you.
• Grasp the inside of the top corners with both hands.
• Place the right corner over the left corner and clasp the top of the sheet with your right hand.
• Do exactly the same thing with the two corners on the other side of the fitted sheet
• Fold these two corners into the other two, bringing all four corners on the same side.
• Lay the sheet down, smooth and fold as often as you like.