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Question from Dianne

Is it really worth buying expensive organic beddings? I know they are good for environment, but I have to balance my budget.

How about buying regular high thread count bedding and washing them before using? Will it get rid of chemical treatments? How many times do I need to wash to get them really clean? Thanks so much.

Debra’s Answer

I think only you can answer what something is worth to you.

I understand about the need to buy things within your budget.

What organic is worth is primarily environmental–no pesticides, building healthy soil, no toxic fertilizer run-off that pollutes natural ecosystems.

If this is beyond your budget, get untreated cotton sheets (avoid the ones that say “easy care” or “permanent press” as they have a formaldehyde-based coating on them that cannot be removed). Flannel and knit sheets are untreated and some percale sheets also.

Then wash them several times before you use them to remove any fabric sizing.

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