How to Spring Clean Your Linen Cupboard in 6 Easy Steps

1. Take stock of what you have

The first thing to do is to look over what you already have. Set out a clean surface, or spread a picnic blanket on the floor, and pull everything out of your linen cupboard to figure out what you have. How many full sets of sheets do you have? Are you missing anything? Have you got enough tran-seasonal pieces, and have you got enough winter and summer-weight quilts and duvets? Do any sets need repairing or updating? Are any of them stained?

And what about towels: Do you have sets for the beach and the bathroom? What are you missing? What needs to be refreshed? Make a list of what you have so that you can identify the gaps that need to be filled.

3. Wash your linen

Sure, we know you wash your linen all the time. But a proper spring clean is about giving everything a refresh. Take it all out and wash it on a gentle cycle, hanging it up to line dry – this is why you need to block out a day, and preferably one where the weather forecast is favourable! Wash all your quilts and throw blankets too by following the care instructions on the tag. This is also a great time to give your pillows and cushions a wash, which is something you should do every six months. Most pillows can be put in the washing machine on a gentle cycle, but just check the care tag first (e.g. Foam pillows can’t be washed in the machine). This will give your pillows a much-needed refresh before you put them back on your bed.

5. Replace or fill any gaps

This is the fun bit! Once you have cleaned everything and made your list, as well as undertaken any repairs, you can see where the gaps in your linen cupboard are. What needs to be replaced? What are you missing? What would you love, but haven’t yet been able to track down? The best part of spring cleaning is when you get to fill in all the gaps.