What Are The Safety Hazards in Hotel Linens?

There are potential safety risks in linen: firstly, the formaldehyde content in a few products is well above the standard; secondly, the dimensional change rate after washing is not qualified; thirdly, the colour fastness is not qualified; fourthly, there are many problems with product labelling.

By making a targeted selection based on the following aspects, it is possible to reduce the risks:

• Odour

Some bedding products contain excessive amounts of formaldehyde, up to almost 50 times the standard limit. Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a strong odour. Smell the "smell." If the product emits a pungent odour, it may contain residual formaldehyde, and it is best not to buy it. Even if you buy new bedding, don't rush to use it. Make sure you wash it thoroughly and dry it in the sun for a long time. Formaldehyde is highly soluble in water, and harmful substances are effectively removed after washing. You should also pay attention to the quilts in your wardrobe during the summer. They absorb a large amount of formaldehyde and must be completely dried before use.

• Find popular products

Shrinkage of sheets and duvet covers after washing is a common problem. Products from large, well-known companies are preferable because their products are of better quality; it is best to avoid products from unknown brands and small factories.

• Check the appearance

Many people think that discoloration of bedding is no big deal, but experts point out that people sweat when they sleep, and some substances in the sweat react more or less chemically with the dyes in the bedding textiles, and the sweat breaks down the dyes into harmful substances that are then absorbed through the human skin and cause cancer. The bedding products currently on the market are of varying quality, with large price differences and wide variations in workmanship and quality. Better-quality products have a smooth and even fabric surface, a fine texture, clear and shiny printing, and even and smooth stitching. If the fabric surface of the product is uneven, the texture is sparse, the pattern is untidy, and the stitching is rough, the quality is difficult to guarantee, and the colour fastness may not meet the standards.

• Check the logo

Product instructions can be in the form of tags, labels, packaging instructions, user manuals, etc. One or more of these may be used at the same time, but the content must include: the name and address of the manufacturer, the product name, specifications and models, and the ingredients of the raw materials used; washing methods, implementation standards, quality grades, quality certificates, etc. For bedding products, the size, filling quality, surface or lining, fiber name, and content of the filling shall be indicated. Each product should be packaged to ensure that it is not scattered, damaged, stained, or damp. The content of the different description forms should be consistent, and durability labels should be used for specifications, models, raw material content, and washing methods.