There are two simple ingredients that can turn even basic, inexpensive sheets into silky soft bedding: baking soda and vinegar. All you have to do is toss those stiff sheets into the washer with one cup of baking soda and a half-cup of vinegar, and wash for one cycle.
How do I make my hard bedding softer?
- Swap it for a softer mattress. Consult the booklet your mattress came with to see if your mattress has a sleep trial and if it’s still valid. …
- Break it in. …
- Buy a softer mattress topper. …
- Flip your mattress. …
- Replace your bed frame or slats. …
- Invest in a new divan base. …
- Make your room warmer. …
- Change your sleeping position.
How do you soften stiff fabric without washing it?
Put the wet cotton fabric in the dryer and add one or two dryer sheets for an added boost of softness or as a substitute for using the vinegar or liquid fabric softener. Run the dryer as you normally would.
