Wash & Care Guide

How To Care For Your Bhumi Items

Taking care of Bhumi products is quite easy but as they are made without any toxic chemicals or synthetic materials they will need to be cared for with some extra attention. Since every product is made from the finest certified organic cotton, Bhumi product fabrics are naturally soft, durable and resilient and become softer with more washes. Taking care of your products from the beginning will protect your investment and the Earth as well as make cleaning a beautiful mindful ritual for your home and sustainable lifestyle. Just remember these simple recommendations and you will enjoy the products for many years to come.

For more specific wash care instructions see the product categories below.

All of our products are machine washable; we recommend gentle cycles with cold water. High heat can aggravate the fibers and break them down much faster—while switching to cold water can help to maintain the integrity of the textiles and retain the softness
You will find the more you wash with the right love and care, the softer it gets
Most of our products come with a Bhumi bag good to wash or store your items in
We recommend washing colours separately. As we do not use toxic chemical fasteners to lock in the colour, you may see some colour run off in the wash but the product will not lose its colour
We recommend to line dry and not in direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
We recommend washing with a natural, biodegradable laundry soap that does not harm the environment or wildlife or the beautiful organic fibers so avoid anything harsh and high in chemical content; some eucalyptus blends from Ecostore do react with our natural products and alter the colour in patches
We do not recommend using whiteners as bleaching agents or artificial softeners - organic cotton is incredibly soft on its own
For a crisp look, we recommend turning your bedding inside out and using a warm iron
We recommend keeping your Bhumi items away from all household cleaners and personal care products, even your toothpaste and toothbrush, as there are many chemicals and acids that will discolour and stain your items forever
We recommend washing your items separately like sheets with sheets, towels with towels and so on to avoid lint, fluff, etc.
Wash all Duvet Covers inside out to protect the coconut shell button closures
For a natural softener and stain remover we recommend baking soda and white vinegar. For hand-washing items, fill one full bucket of warm or cold water, and pour the whole cup of baking soda in it. After that, simply soak the Bhumi item in this solution overnight. The principle is simple - the more of the baking soda you use, the stronger the softening effect will be. In the end, simply wash your items in the washing machine and dry them up completely. White vinegar is also a well-known natural cleaning solution that can also be used as a natural fabric softener. When machine washing, add a mixed solution of ½ cup of vinegar and ½ cup of water as your softener
Shake your bedding well between washing and drying to get rid of excess fibres or balling and to minimise wrinkles and creases
We recommend airing your inserts in hot sunlight and air every few months

Fabric Specific Wash Care Guide

Organic Cotton Sateen Care Guide

Our Organic Sateen Bedding and Sleepwear is pre-washed for you to use immediately
Wash in cold water on gentle cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
Wash colours separately
Wash Duvet Covers inside out to protect the coconut shell button closures
Shake well before line drying
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
Can be tumble dried on warm
Creases will soften with your body warmth but if you need to, iron inside out on warm
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away or putting back on the bed

Organic Cotton Percale Care Guide

Our organic percale bedding is pre-washed for you to use immediately
Wash in cold water on gentle cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
Wash colours separately
Wash Duvet Covers inside out to protect the coconut shell button closures
Shake well before line drying
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
Can be tumble dried on warm
Creases will soften with your body warmth but if you need to, iron inside out on warm
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away or putting back on the bed

Organic Cotton Jersey Care Guide

Our organic jersey bedding is pre-washed for you to use immediately
Wash in cold water on gentle cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
Wash colours separately
Wash Duvet Covers inside out to protect the coconut shell button closures
Shake gently before drying flat - as the fabric already has a stretch line drying can stretch it even more
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
Do not tumble dry as the heat can damage the fabric
Our organic jersey is so soft creases will not show but if they do they will soften with your body warmth. If you must, iron inside out with steam
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away or putting back on the bed

Organic Cotton Flannel Care Guide

Our organic flannel bedding and sleepwear is pre-washed for you to use immediately but as it is fluffy in nature and may lint, we recommend washing first before using
Wash in cold water on gentle cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
Wash colours separately
Wash Duvet Covers inside out to protect the coconut shell button closures
Shake well before line drying to release any loose fibres or balling
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
Do not tumble dry as the heat can damage the fabric
Our organic flannel is so soft creases will not show but if they do they will soften with your body warmth. If you must, iron inside out on warm
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away or putting back on the bed

Organic Linen Care Guide

The best thing you can do is put your organic linen and sleepwear through a cold wash first before using
To reach that ultimate soft state, the linen fiber sheds the excess and unnecessary fibres in the first few washes.
If you want to speed up the process, pop the linen through a few extra cold washes to ensure the linen sheds the excess fibers as fast as possible and settles into that dreamy soft airy linen
May take up to 5 washes to achieve natural soft feel and shrinkage
Wash in cold water on gentle cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
Wash colours separately
Wash Duvet Covers inside out to protect the coconut shell button closures
Shake well before line drying to release any loose fibres
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
Do not tumble dry as the heat can damage the fabric and shrink the linen
Creases will soften with your body warmth but if you need to, iron inside out on warm
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away or putting back on the bed

Organic Cotton Blanket Care Guide

Our organic blankets are pre-washed for you to use immediately
Wash on its own in cold water on delicate / gentle cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
Wash colours separately
Shake well before air drying
Can be tumble dried on low then air dry immediately
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
Creases will soften with your body warmth but if you need to, iron inside out on warm
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away or putting back on the bed

Organic Cotton Throws Care Guide

Our organic throws are pre-washed for you to use immediately
Wash on its own in cold water on delicate cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
Wash colours separately
Wash in a large wash bag if you have one
Shake gently before drying flat to keep its shape
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
Do not tumble dry as the heat can damage the fabric
Creases will soften with your body warmth but if you need to, iron inside on warm taking care not to snag the throw
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away or putting back on the bed

Organic Cotton Mattress Protectors Care Guide

Our Organic Mattress Protectors are pre-washed for you to use immediately
Wash on its own in cold water on delicate / gentle cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
Shake well before line drying
Can be tumble dried on low then line dry immediately
Creases will soften with your body warmth but if you need to, iron inside out on warm
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away or putting back on the bed

Organic Cotton Underwear & Basics Care Guide

Our Basics are pre-washed for you to use immediately
Wash inside out in a wash bag in cold water on gentle cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
Wash colours separately - as we do not use toxic chemical fasteners to lock in the colour, you may see some colour run off in the wash but do not worry it is natural and the product will not lose its colour.
Shake gently before line drying
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
Do not tumble dry as the heat can damage the fabric
Creases will not show but if they do they will soften with your body warmth. If you must, iron inside out on warm with steam
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away

Organic Cotton Towels Care Guide

Shedding is natural on the first few washes but will stop over time
If you get snags or loops on your towel do not pull it, as this will cause more damage, simply cut it. It may happen with new towels, snags and loops appear as the fabric settles in, simply cut it and give your towel time to settle in
Wash in cold water on gentle cycle with plant based detergents and no bleaching agents
To keep your towels soft and fresh naturally, add a cap of white vinegar to your rinse cycle, it not only freshens the wash, it is antibacterial and it also disperses any remaining soap resulting in soft, fluffy, absorbent and fresh towels
Wash colours separately
Shake well before line drying to release any loose fibres
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
Can be tumble dried on low or warm
Make sure it is fully dry before storing away