Cleaning expert warns against bedsheet storage mistake that causes musty smell

13 March 2023 , 11:23

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Any dampness could cause them to grow mould (stock photo) (Image: Getty Images/EyeEm)

A cleaning expert has revealed the way you store your bedsheets could be causing a musty smell, and even mould in some cases.

Even though they might feel completely dry after a wash, there's often still moisture lingering, so storing sheets them in the wrong place or folding them incorrectly could cause a damp smell.

The last thing anyone wants is musty bed sheets, as sleeping in a fresh environment is important for quality of rest, so one cleaning guru is here to warn against the hot spots that can result in the unpleasant smell.

Sarah Jubb, an expert from Happy Beds, has shared her wisdom for folding bedding and putting it away to avoid any mould growth and stop them from smelling musty.

Storing them in the correct place is key (stock photo) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Her tips could force you to make some changes to your laundry routine, The Sun reports.

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She explained: "It is difficult to ensure your bedsheets stay fresh as they have come out of the washing machine and been put away in their designated spot."

Sarah added that fighting this stale smell could be tricky without a dedicated cupboard for bedsheets.

"This is because keeping your bedding in a place without air can lead to mould due to moisture developing, creating that musty smell," she stated.

So, the best thing you can do is to make sure the bedsheets are properly dry before folding them as mould can grow out of any dampness at all.

She went onto say that storing the bedsheets in the bathroom cupboard could be the worse thing for them as the humid climate is the perfect spot for any mould to develop.

"Instead, an airing or linen cupboard is the best place as it's a dry and dark area," she said.

In addition, keeping them in a cupboard under your bed can also be a good move.

But, she adds, it is not wise to keep them in large plastic boxes which is a trend popularised on social media.

An airtight container is the perfect breeding ground for mould as no air is able to get through to them so it is best to avoid storing them in this way.

Her final tip is to give the bedsheets a wash once a week as, even though it is a lot of work, it is important to keeping them fresh.

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