So many stains

[JJ Williams]

We’re really going through sheets etc right now. We are using white bedding sets and bleaching, however we’re having alot get ruined. 

Most recently we brought in a patterned set and even that is stained. We are treating the stains pre wash and then doing a normal load.

Is there something different we can do/buy to make sets last longer?

[Michael Baum]

First things first @JJ Williams, don't use bleach. Bleach binds with human fluids and sets the stains and causes yellowing from the oils.

Next, what kinds of sheets are we talking about? Flannel? 100% cotton? Both of those are stain magnets and hold on to them.

I would change to a white set of 70/30 Cotton/Poly blend. They are less likely to hold stains, they dry faster and are less wrinkly.

60/40 is OK as well.

You want to use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer on the sheets. Works just as well in sanitizing but it doesn't cause yellowing.

We use the Kohl's Big One 275tc sheets. Nothing fancy. White. We have the same sets in the rotation when they were new 6 years ago.

Plus make sure you have plenty of sets. We have 6 sets of queen and 4 sets of king sheets.

I would avoid microfiber unless it is for kids beds. They won't care, but adults do.