eli5 Why do hotels all over the world, and so many people at their home use white bed sheets? Aren’t they the easiest to stain and a laundry nightmare?

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eli5 Why do hotels all over the world, and so many people at their home use white bed sheets? Aren’t they the easiest to stain and a laundry nightmare?

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Because you can wash them on >60°C safely and bleach if needed. This is for cotton sheets obviously, you should follow the label insurrections for all laundry anyway. Historical most sheets were cotton and white one is the easiest to care for, and this was especially important in high-use situations like hospitals, hotels etc.