Why hotels always have white sheets, according to experts – and it’s not just for cleanliness

HOTEL linen is always bright and white – but experts have revealed the decision is more tactical than you’d think.

Apparently there is more to using the classic crisp white sheet than just aesthetics.

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Hotel experts reveal the reason behind the colour theme isn’t just coincidence, but is due to cleanliness, practicality and design function.

Here are the reasons why the next hotel room you stay in will most likely have bright white bedding.

Cleanliness

Area general manager for Coury Hospitality Delane McCoy told Travel + Leisure: “After safety, cleanliness is always the hotel’s first priority.

“White, crisp linen reminds the guest how clean the hotel is.”

Delane explained how when you first walk into a nice new hotel room, more often than not the first thing you notice is the bed.

She added: “The hotel bed is the focal point of any guest room, and all attention is drawn there.

“A bed with fresh, crisp, clean, white linen gives guests the peace of mind that the entire room is clean and sanitized.” 

Practicality

A lot of luxury hotels will opt for white bedding because it immediately flags which sheets need cleaning.

Using a white linen also signposts when linen needs replacing, as any marks are easier to spot.

Healthcare is often associated with the colour white – it’s often used in hospitals, dentist offices, and health clinics.

This is because you can tell when dirt accumulates on a white surface and so by observing the colour white it appears clean.

Another perk of using these sheets is that they haven’t been dyed a different colour, and so with multiple washes they won’t fade or change.

This makes all the linen uniform and allows lets them last longer before they need to be exchanged.

Hotel bedding is constantly being washed so by replacing them less frequently the hotel is able to save money.

Design

General manager of The Hamilton Alpharetta Amber Edwards believes plain white sheets elevates the look of the rest of the hotel room.

She said: “The beauty of crisp, white bedding is that it complements the room’s design, allowing other elements — like plush throws, elegant pillows, and carefully chosen décor — to stand out and create an elegant, cohesive look.”

By using bedding without patterns and colours, guests are better able to appreciate the style and layout of a carefully designed room.

White also also fits in with a range of interior design styles and so would be a suitable pick for most hotel rooms.

How to make your bed feel like a hotel

WHETHER you want to recreate the perfect hotel stay or impress guests during their visit - these hacks are a game-changer.

Self-professed Home Hacks Queen, Carolina McCauley, shared her three top tips for making your bed.

The first trick is to use a bed making tool, an iron-shaped plastic device that acts as a “mattress jack” and keeps it propped up.

This helps you tuck the bed sheet under to ensure it doesn’t pop off and leave any mattress exposed from underneath.

“To help lifting heavy mattresses and tuck in sheets without braking your nails,” Carolina added.

Another way to make your bed looks five-star is to get rid of those crinkled duvet covers.

An easy hack to avoid ironing only requires some warm water and a spray bottle.

“Add warm water to a spray bottle and spray over your bed while smoothing with your hands to remove wrinkles with no ironing,” the homemaker explained.

The third tip to recreate a luxurious hotel bed is to “keep the sheets tag in the right hand corner so your sheet fits every time.”