Organic Cotton Queen Sheets

Why Choose Organic Bedding?

It might not seem so, but most of us spend more time in bed during our lives than just about anywhere else. Your bed should be a place to unwind and truly relax, as well as a place to get rested for the next day's activities.

Because we spend so much time in bed, we are exposed to many different chemicals during that time. Mattresses are covered in chemicals that keep them from catching on fire and prevent mold from growing on them, but breathing in all these fumes can be unpleasant to the person trying to sleep. That's why it's a great idea to invest in an organic mattress or at least a organic mattress cover that will block some of those chemicals, as well as the ability for dust mites to collect in your mattress, which is a huge cause of allergies.

Choosing organic cotton queen sheets is another thing you can do to limit your exposure to chemicals while you sleep. Choosing organic bedding means that you won't be sleeping on the sorts of chemicals used to grow conventional cotton. Organic sheets also sometimes have natural dyes or no dye at all, which is great for people with allergies or sensitivities to dyes.

Finding Organic Cotton Queen Sheets

Many retailers are now offering organic sheet sets because of the increased consumer demand for them. You can find organic sheets at your local Bed Bath and Beyond, Wal-Mart or Target.

If you have a local shop where you like to buy linens, they might also have options available for you. Some of the small boutiques were quicker to catch on to the organic movement than the larger chains.

If you prefer a wider selection of organic sheet sets, check out some of the options online:

• The Company Store is probably one of the best sources for organic bedding, towels, blankets and more. They often run sales, which will help you save money.
• Organic Sleep Products] sells mattresses, blankets, duvet covers and bamboo and cotton sheets, all of which are certified organic.
• Amazon.com has a wide variety of organic cotton queen sheet sets, including this organic cotton percale set.
• Pristine Planet has several varieties of organic cotton sheets, with flat and fitted sheets sold separately.

Caring for Organic Sheets

One of the best things about choosing organic sheets is that you don't really have to do anything special to take care of them. Your linens will just get softer the more you wash them and use them.

Sheets can be machine washed in cold or warm water, using non-chlorine bleach if desired. They may be machine or line-dried for an extra eco-boost and a great smell.

Some people like to iron their sheets to keep them extra-crisp, but it's really not necessary. Sheets should be changed once a week to maintain them in good condition and to remove allergens, dirt and sweat that have accumulated on the sheets during use.

Making the Smart Choice

Choosing organic sheets might not seem as important as eating organic food or driving a hybrid car in terms of its effect on the environment, but the truth is that more pesticides and other chemicals are used on cotton fields than any other agricultural product.

With more farmers choosing organic methods, as well as more companies making organic bedding, it is possible to find organic sheet sets that aren't that much more expensive than their conventional counterparts. When you can rest easy without spending a lot of money and help the planet at the same time, it's a win-win for everyone.