Wash pillowcases according to fabric and use

Pillowcases receive direct skin and hair contact, so give them a regular place in the bedding routine. Identify the fiber before choosing temperature, agitation and drying. Satin is a weave and linen is a fiber, making the label more reliable than appearance when deciding which cases can share a load.

Separate sheets from rougher items

Better Homes and Gardens recommends checking fiber content before washing bedding, then laundering sheets separately from towels and clothes. More room in the drum supports cleaning, and separation reduces the risk from zippers, fasteners and lint. Cotton blends, bamboo, linen and silk may also need different handling.

Wash pillowcases according to fabric and use: Give bedding room to circulate in the wash

Pretreat before choosing more heat

The guide includes stain pretreatment and fabric-specific care rather than one universal sheet cycle. Pillowcases should be evaluated by the same fiber and label information, especially when they carry oil or cosmetic residue. Follow the allowed wash and dry settings, and remove items promptly where appropriate to reduce wrinkling. Do not assume all pieces from the bedroom tolerate an ordinary heavy towel load.

Better Homes and Gardens recommends checking fiber content before washing bedding, then laundering sheets separately from towels and clothes. Pillowcases receive direct skin and hair contact, so give them a regular place in the bedding routine.