Dressing Gown Care Guide - Including Washing after 4 wears!

19 December 2022

The big questions. How often should you wash your dressing gown and how to care for your dressing gown? Here at Boux Avenue, our experts recommend washing your cosy dressing gown after four wears!

With temperatures dramatically dropping, and with the rise of energy prices, dressing gowns have become one of the most important items in your wardrobe the last few weeks, ensuring you keep nice and warm. But did you know, you should actually wash your dressing gown after 4 wears. We know this may shock you, most of us are guilty of wearing them for a lot longer. One of the main reasons to wash your dressing gowns more often, is for hygiene reasons - any more and you risk allowing bacteria to grow on it. No thank you!

So to help ensure your fluffy robe still stays perfectly fluffy and snuggly after being washed more often; we have pulled together the perfect little guide below on the best way to look after your all important dressing gown. Don't worry all our consumers can also view these useful tips on our blog - Dressing Gown Care Guide.

Follow these 6 steps and get the best results for your fluffy dressing gown after every wash:

Ideally, wash your fluffy dressing gown approximately every 4 wears.
Wash it all on its own, VIP-style.
40 degrees is the best temperature - any hotter risks damaging the soft fibres.
Use a gentle detergent - and go easy on the dosage.
Once washed, do not tumble dry.
Air or line dry your robe and keep it hung up whenever you’re not wearing it.

Now that's the cosy robe sorted, but what about your glam Satin Robe? Don't worry we have a dressing gown care guide on Satin robes as well for you below.

Follow these 7 steps and get the best results for your Satin Robe after every wash:

Again, wash your satin dressing gown approximately every 4 wears - and a little more often during warmer months.
Wash it all on its own, VIP-style.
40 degrees is the best temperature - any hotter risks damaging the soft fibres.
Use a gentle detergent - again, don’t overdo it.
Once washed, do not tumble dry.
Air or line dry your robe and keep it hung up whenever you’re not wearing it.
To iron, set the temperature to 40-65 degrees Celsius, turn your robe inside out and press the fabric gently.

Now you are an expert in how to look after your dressing gowns and robes. If you are wanting to treat yourself, a loved one, or a friend to a new dressing gown this Christmas, here are a few of our favourite picks!