What can I do to soften the fabric. After washing, the sheets are very rough.
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It usually takes several washes for them to become real soft. I washed mine in warm water 3 times before putting them on my bed. We've washed them about 5 times total now and ours are super soft.
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I would return them. Cotton sateen should be soft and silky!! Mine are softer now than they were when I washed them for the first time.
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Use a fabric softener such as Downey in the wash and/or Bounce in the drier.
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I have no idea but if you wash it, I would refrain from using any sort of fabric softener.
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I suggest using a hair dryer to melt the excess wax into the fabric. If there is still excess, try soaking up the hot wax with a paper towel.
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This is a softer set of sheets as opposed to crisp. For a crisp feel, try the Malouf Fine Linens Hotel Collection 200 Thread Count Percale Weave Sheet Set. The Percale weave makes a very crisp durable fabric. Here is a link to that sheet set:
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I washed them and then used fabric spray colors and fabric pens and the colors stayed fine. The problem was the fabric does not come out very nice. It came out wrinkled and had to be ironed. I had my Sunday school kids decorate them for an end of the year fun project. They were ok for that.
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I am not sure yet! I did put the fitted sheet in the dryer, sprinkled it with water and put it on a light setting to take out wrinkles when I took it out of the package. They came out good ,have not washed them yet as they are for a spare bedroom so not used all the time!
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I put them in the washer with towels on a sanitary (extra hot and long) cycle. In the dryer, no fabric softener.
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Wash it with cold water in mild soapy water maybe even use a small amount of bleach, be sure to agitate it really well, but don't scrub the fabric or else you may find some pulls in afterwords. Rinse it well and let it air dry at room temperature (nothing extreme). It should be fine. I've washed it before and i haven't had any problems.
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Really, just wash by themselves (not with any other laundry) in cold water with extra rinse and NEVER use any fabric softener. You get into trouble when you use detergents with extra ingredients like fabric softeners, oxyclean, brighteners, etc. Dry without fabric softeners on low heat. If you air dry the cloth will become stuff and scratchy. And if you wash or dry with other laundry you risk lint balls ruining the cloth.
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I have some similar cloths I bought elsewhere and I got ripped off but they also said don't dry with fabric softener. So I'll remember, I wash them in my regular wash, with the usual underwear, sox, etc. But I put them in a lingerie bag so I notice them when I'm putting things in the dryer. When I see them, I immediately put them aside and hang them on a rack to dry. And I think these are like mine so they take little time to dry. Hope this might help!
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We put a few layers of cotton cloth over the mattress and that seemed to do the trick. We were told that the mattress needs to be quite firm for a new born and so did not venture into making the surface too soft.
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your paper towel may be the problem. try using a cheap, generic brand paper towel or a clean dish towel that does not have fabric softner on it.
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Im not sure what you are talking about. But I use dryer sheets and fabric softness.
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I haven't had to clean mine yet but i would soak it in a mild solution of dish soap then lightly dab the dirt away. try not to rub too much the fabric might not hold up. good luck!
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I just throw them in the wash with the sheets on hot water and put them in the dryer. The heat hasn't hurt anything.
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You've got me there, Steve. I just throw mine in the washer with regular detergent then into the dryer with fabric softener sheets. They come out fine. If you have more than one pad, why don't you try the S20 Laundry Detergent sheets (I have never heard of these sheets) on it an see what happens. One thinkg you might do is change the speed of the washing machine. I tend to wash mine on a gentler cycle the first few times just to see how they do. If I have been of no help (which won't be a surprise to me), try emailing the manufacturer and asking them. Personally, I think you are safe using your sheets but try them on one first...just to be safe. Polly You've got me there, Steve. I just throw mine in the washer with regular detergent then into the dryer with fabric softener sheets. They come out fine. If you have more than one pad, why don't you try the S20 Laundry Detergent sheets (I have never heard of these sheets) on it an see what happens. One thinkg you might do is change the speed of the washing machine. I tend to wash mine on a gentler cycle the first few times just to see how they do. If I have been of no help (which won't be a surprise to me), try emailing the manufacturer and asking them. Personally, I think you are safe using... » Read More You've got me there, Steve. I just throw mine in the washer with regular detergent then into the dryer with fabric softener sheets. They come out fine. If you have more than one pad, why don't you try the S20 Laundry Detergent sheets (I have never heard of these sheets) on it an see what happens. One thinkg you might do is change the speed of the washing machine. I tend to wash mine on a gentler cycle the first few times just to see how they do. If I have been of no help (which won't be a surprise to me), try emailing the manufacturer and asking them. Personally, I think you are safe using your sheets but try them on one first...just to be safe. Polly « Show Less
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i wash it on gentle and lay to dry. then, fluff back up with fingers. I made a blanket and pillow covers. I love it.