https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 06:20:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets/page/2#post-1844712 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:46:22 +0000 hilary 1844712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the Palais Royale sheets from BB&amp;B. But because I'm cheap I only have 1 set and have to wash and put back on. I feel like they are a good heavy cotton and don't pill. I have about 4 sets of guest sheets though since I try other brands and never end up liking them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets/page/2#post-1844412 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 19:29:02 +0000 sandy 1844412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: I have a set of Wamsutta white sheets that I've had for years and no yellowing or wear....we use them in our guest room now and they are still bright white. I just wash on hot cycle with regular detergent (and I rarely use bleach). My DH also tends to sweat a lot and we had this set for about 2 years before we upgraded to a King bed and were gifted a new sheet set from my parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets/page/2#post-1844405 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 19:25:18 +0000 sandy 1844405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: i think these are the ones I had for years following law school until I got married - so soft!!! The material just feels so nice. I may have to get another set </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets/page/2#post-1844402 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 19:22:57 +0000 sandy 1844402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: I just bought a set based on your rave reviews :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets/page/2#post-1844012 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 09:29:50 +0000 Eko 1844012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used a lot of sheets and my absolute favorite pair I recently purchased is from llbean. They are also wrinkle resistant. I wash them normally every two weeks and they are so comfy. Another benefit is that if you try them and find you don't like it, you can always return it and get your money back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets/page/2#post-1843804 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:38:54 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1843804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Sorry it took me so long. We use Caldrea detergent. I really like it, but it doesn't fit your fragrance-free requirement. :( I add about 1/2 cup in the fabric softener dispenser area in my front-loader; for diaper laundry I use 1.25 cups. I think Ecos has a fragrance free option and I am pretty sure that that detergent doesn't have buildup issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842732 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 07:59:44 +0000 mrs. bird 1842732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: all free &amp; clear isn't very good on stains :( i don't have a consumer reports subscription anymore, but this has their top detergents listed<br /> <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/consumer-reports-best-worst-laundry-detergents/story?id=19448761" rel="nofollow">http://abcnews.go.com/Business/consumer-reports-best-worst-laundry-detergents/story?id=19448761</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842713 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 07:27:52 +0000 singingbee 1842713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: We use all free and clear detergent, softner, and dye free oxiclean. I also will just pour vinegar into the open washing machine. Just pour around and then that's all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842709 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 07:26:40 +0000 singingbee 1842709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: I'm the sweaty one in our family. We have only colored sheets and I use oxyclean on them all the time. They don't discolor and they get clean. We got our best sheets from Sam's club. They are deep(we have a deep mattress), soft, and pretty affordable. Our second favorite sheets are from jcp. I think they are the Cindy crawford ones. I've also had really good luck getting sheets at Tuesday mornings for a good price and high thread count. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842699 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 06:51:09 +0000 Mae 1842699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: all free and clear. I'm allergic to fragrance and dyes so I'm limited in what I can use. How do you use vinegar? Is that all you use? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842649 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 23:29:00 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1842649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Retailer: I really like The Company Store. I find their stuff to be really great quality and to last.</p> <p>What are you washing with for detergent? Some detergents don't rinse completely clean and can leave residue over time that can cause some of the fabric issues you were describing. I'm a big proponent of vinegar in the wash, too: cheaper than sin, doubles as a natural softener, boosts cleaning, and reduces odor. Cha-ching! Not sure about oxi clean/bleach since I don't use them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842645 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 23:21:15 +0000 mrschickpea 1842645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: I agree! We have the pure beech and love them from BBB! Our performance set from Target is also great and really soft! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842641 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 23:15:41 +0000 kakimochi 1842641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i love white sheets, they are so classic and crisp looking. i think washing the sheets weekly, before dirt/grime really sets in, is the key. i was tired of buying white sheets often since it continually looked so dingy. i echo some of the other ladies here, i just buy gray or tan colored sheets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842617 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:06:07 +0000 fairy 1842617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I oxyclean all my colored sheets and most clothes and haven't had an issue yet :) I need new sheets too so I am glad I came upon this thread! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842600 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:30:19 +0000 Hoots 1842600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: We use clorox 2 on the colored sheets. I've never had a problem with it. I've also used oxyclean, but I've never felt it did much. On the white sheets, I use a bit of bleach, fabric softener, and a detergent. </p> <p>I do change and wash them weekly most of the time. I find if I go too much longer, they get that dingy/sweaty funk. However, if you're pretty good about washing them, then leaving them on longer every once and awhile isn't a big deal. If you don't want to run the washer every week for sheets, you could always buy 2 or 3 sets and just wash them all every two/three weeks. Also, if they do get grimey and you have a newer washer, usually a deep steam/sanitize or like cycle will give them a little extra boost. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842597 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:21:52 +0000 Mae 1842597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Yep hot water and the bedding cycle (which is extra long) on our washer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842595 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:20:43 +0000 MaryM 1842595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: are you washing them with hot water? I use cold for everything but sheets and towels. I feel like hot water works better to get out body oils. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842586 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:08:36 +0000 Synchronicity 1842586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: I'm totally with you. I don't mind stripping the bed and throwing the laundry on, but actually taking it all out of the dryer and putting the sheets back on the bed..... it's just too much for me. Haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842585 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:07:15 +0000 Mae 1842585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Synchronicity: realistically if i washed our sheets at least once/week this would prob not be an issue haha. th dumb thing is i don't even mind doing laundry. its the making the bed that is annoying! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842582 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:04:58 +0000 Synchronicity 1842582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Hmm, I have no idea, I've never used it! I am definitely not an expert on laundry - I mess up in that area on a regular basis! - so I should probably let someone else answer this one for you ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842577 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:58:34 +0000 Mae 1842577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>wow you guys are awesome! Sorry I had a busy day and can't respond to everyone, but you've given me some great ideas. </p> <p>Question for those of you who buy colored sheets (@Mrs. Oatmeal: @Synchronicity: @MaryM: ) Can you use oxy on them? </p> <p>I guess my issue is... it isn't that I care if the sheets are discolored. They don't just look dingy but the sweat actually like, melds with the fabric (so gross) and makes the fabric feel grimy and its unpleasant. So I guess I always think that if I get white I can be harsher to get them clean with bleach and/or oxy. But I didn't every try to bleach this set until they started to look dingy. I wonder if it would be better if I used bleach or oxy every wash from the very start? </p> <p>@PurplePeony: true! I'm just caught because I like nice sheets but I'm also really cheap so I just want them to last longer haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842562 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:49:40 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1842562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice on brand, but absolutely recommend getting coloured sheets! After dealing with gross-looking white sheets (despite bleach, oxyclean, etc), we got some teal sheets recently, and they're holding up really well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842560 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:47:10 +0000 Boogs 1842560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was starting to think the gross sheets were just me. I actually found some great ones from TJ Maxx that are 800 thread count and came with 4 pillow cases and it was $50 for the whole set. And after trying every tip under the sun to keep the white from getting gross, I opted for a light grey this time in hopes that they will look better for longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842545 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:34:32 +0000 bakinbrownies 1842545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same issue with my hubbies side...it's rather gross. SO, instead of spending a lot of money on higher thread count sheets, we buy the Target sheets when they're on sale, and just replace them more often. </p> <p>In a perfect world, we would wash/change the sheets once a week as well (who doesn't love to climb into fresh sheets on a Sunday night before a work week!?), but alas, we're 2-weekers as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842542 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:32:07 +0000 Synchronicity 1842542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice on the brand, but I say skip the white and go for some colour! My DH sweats a lot too, and we tend to change our sheets every 2 weeks. I have a few sets that we rotate between, one in a pattern and the others solid colours (a pretty grey, and a beigey-brown), and the discolouration on his side is much less noticable than when we had white sheets! Never again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842486 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:26:06 +0000 birdofafeather 1842486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stop. I have the best ones. Pure beech from BBB. They are amazing!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842440 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:24:39 +0000 Hoots 1842440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkb: We just got the 800TC ones and they are by far my favorite sheets! We had the Wamsutta brand before, but they stopped making the kind I liked. </p> <p>As an added bonus the Fieldcrest from Target fit our deep mattress 10x easier, they were about half the price, and I got a $15 giftcard and free shipping because I bought 2 sheets when they were on sale! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842346 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:39:23 +0000 MaryM 1842346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second bamboo sheets. They're a little pricy, but they've held up really well!</p> <p>I also learned when DH moved in that we had to say goodbye to white sheets. I have some embroidered pillowcases that are white and even they aren't allowed on his side of the bed. </p> <p>I haven't had awful luck with sheets, except for one set his mom bought (from either marshall's or JCPenny) that I put my foot through when I was turning over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842344 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:38:04 +0000 namaste 1842344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Threshold sheets are great!</p> <p>I don't know if you have a HomeGoods or Marshall's nearby but that's where we've bought our last few sheet sets and they've been amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-sheets#post-1842331 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:25:16 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1842331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just bought a set of Pinzon jersey sheets from Amazon intending to use them as guest sheets. But I liked them so much, I started putting them on our own bed. Have held up well through a few washings and I think they were only like $40. </p>