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.

 

  1. 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
  2. You will find the more you wash with the right love and care, the softer it gets
  3. Most of our products come with a Bhumi bag good to wash or store your items in
  4. 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
  5. We recommend to line dry and not in direct sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade
  6. 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
  7. We do not recommend using whiteners as bleaching agents or artificial softeners - organic cotton is incredibly soft on its own
  8. For a crisp look, we recommend turning your bedding inside out and using a warm iron
  9. 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
  10. We recommend washing your items separately like sheets with sheets, towels with towels and so on to avoid lint, fluff, etc.
  11. Wash all Duvet Covers inside out to protect the coconut shell button closures
  12. 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
  13. Shake your bedding well between washing and drying to get rid of excess fibres or balling and to minimise wrinkles and creases
  14. 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

 

For all enquiries, please email us at:

help@bhumi.com.au