Our bed captures the wisdom of a
different place and
era. The wool
bed is simple, natural, and expertly
hand-made.
Fold mattress topper down once each month
Once per month (or whenever you change your sheets) pull your mattress topper down over the foot of your bed. This allows the very middle of your bed to air out and release moisture. This is a great time to rotate and flip your mattress topper in order to create even compression.
Seasonal Sun and Air
Once each season, remove all of your wool bedding (other than the mattress, which only needs to be sunned once per year) and place them out in the sun. Sun will naturally deodorize, bleach, disinfect, and revitalize your bedding. You can hang the bedding over railings or furniture, hang them out the window, or lay them on a blanket in the sun. If you are unable to bring your bedding outside, you can place the items near a fireplace/stove or other source of dry heat.
If you live in a particularly humid climate you can take additional steps:
- Use a dehumidifier
- Sun and air bedding more frequently
- Fold all bedding over to allow the bottom of the mattress additional air
- Use a space-heater as a stand-in for sun
- Vacuum your mattress to pull air through the fibers
Wool is incredibly resistant to mold and mildew. Keep an eye on the wooden slats of your frame for early signs of mildew. |
