Bed linen is best washed on a gentle cycle or even hand washed with a gentle soap. We recommend that all bed linen be separated into light or dark colours as washing them together may ruin both. Bath linen should be washed at a maximum of 40° Celsius as shrinkage or discoloration of a print may occur if the water is too hot.

Use the extra rinse cycle if available in order to remove any detergent residue. Soft water is important as hard water can cause a soap scum to form that makes the fabric hard and discolored. Linen is very absorbent therefore plenty of fresh water is required.

Contrary to popular belief, Zen Collective bed linen should not be boil washed, especially since detergents achieve excellent results at low temperatures.

To keep bed linen looking their best, they should be laundered every five to six days. Leaving it longer may cause discoloration, especially with white linens. Bed Linen gets better the more it is washed. It becomes softer, smoother, looks shinier and feels so much nicer.

Select only a non-biological detergent containing no optical whiteners, bleaching agents or enzymes that cause color fading and also damage fabrics. When hand washing, dont place the detergent directly, ensure liquids are dispersed and powders completely dissolved before immersing the items to be washed. For whites, detergents that contain mild bleach may only be used. Use oxygen bleaches, chlorine bleaches cause the fabric to yellow. Bleaches are best avoided.

Line drying is ideal for leaving your laundry outdoor-fresh and almost crease-free, but using a tumble dryer at the correct setting also gives good results. When using a tumble dryer, do not over dry laundry and remove it promptly to reduce creasing. Smooth out and reshape everything, paying particular attention to borders on bed linens, then fold carefully.

Natural fibers crease more when new, but with time the fabric softens. Iron bed linens whilst still slightly damp, using a steam iron. In the event that linens have become dry, re-dampen with a water spray before ironing. To give a crisp finish, use spray starch when ironing. Always iron the corners of pillowcases from the outside inwards to avoid creasing. For embroidered or embellished items, iron this area on the reverse to enhance and protect it.

Ketchup - Do not rub a blob of ketchup that has stained. Soak in cold water without rubbing to loosen the ketchup, scrape the excess ketchup, jet spray some cold water from the back. Rub few drops of white vinegar in a circular motion with sponge. Rinse out the cleaner.

Pomegranate - Wash the garment in fresh water. Soak it in detergent for 2-3 hours. Take the cloth out and scrub the stained portion with a plastic brush. Rinse the cloth in fresh water.

Nail Polish - Put the reverse side of the fabric on white absorbent cloth and apply nail polish remover on the stain. Replace the absorbent cloth frequently. Rinse and wash in detergent solution.

Lipstick - Apply detergent paste on the stain for 2-3 hours. Then rub vigorously on the stained portion with a plastic brush. Rinse thoroughly in fresh water. Repeat the above procedure 2-3 times. Finally rinse in fresh water and dry in sunlight.

Cooking Oil - Dab the spot with blotting paper. Rub some talcum powder on it. Brush off the talcum powder. Apply detergent paste on the spot. After a while rinse in hot water.

Pencil - Use a soft eraser to remove the excess lead. While doing so just be careful to not damage or stretch the fabric too much. Next, wash in detergent solution.

Ball Point Ink - Hold stain against a towel, spray closely from behind with hair spray.

Other Beverages - Soak in cold water. Rewash with stain remover. Wash using oxy bleach (only for white linen).