A beautiful shawl or a fresh set of bedsheets can lose their charm fast if they aren’t cared for properly. A little know-how goes a long way toward keeping both looking new for years, not just months.

Washing shawls the right way

Most embroidered and pashmina shawls do best with a gentle hand wash in cool water, or a dry clean for anything heavily embellished. Skip the wringing — press the water out gently and lay the shawl flat to dry, away from direct sunlight, so the colors and embroidery threads don’t fade.

Keeping bedsheets soft and vibrant

Wash bedsheets in cool or lukewarm water and avoid overloading the machine, which causes friction that wears down the fabric and fades prints faster. A mild detergent protects both the color and the weave, especially on cotton and cotton-blend sheets.

Storage matters too

Fold shawls loosely and store them in a breathable cotton bag rather than plastic, which can trap moisture. Bedsheets keep best folded flat in a dry linen closet — tucking a set inside one of its own pillowcases is an easy way to keep pairs together.

With the right care, the shawls and bedsheets you pick from Click & Pick can stay in your rotation for a long time.