Are latex bedheets & covers even practical?

I have a few pieces of chlorinated latex in black & metallic peacock that are in my room & over time (few months to half a year) have stained with greyish looking weird patterns, lighten up in color & degraded physically too. After I wiped the dust of them with water the top laminated surface could be rubbed away somewhat exposing a rough surface.

Not sure if this is from a high humidity in the room? I always keep the house open & breath.

I would love to get some covers & bedsheets that are chlorinated for a smooth feel but not after seeing this.

On the other hand a silicone polish coating might prevent this damage, but that means a sticky coating that dust sticks to & you will aways get silicone lube on you.

Has anyone had issues with their latex that is always exposed in the bedroom like i mentioned?

thanks

I've no experience with chlorinated latex (but am interested in investigating it further) but I would suggest that if you have left latex out for some time it may have degraded due to UV light.

Generally it is advised that latex is stored in a dark place to avoid any UV impact on it. I don't know how long it would take to degrade but presumably it would also depend on the intensity of the light coming in. Here in the UK it may not be such an issue 😜

I also don't know if chlorination would make it more/less likely to be susceptible to degradation, either by UV or some other means.

Other things which can degrade latex is salt from sweat and any form of oil. You need to make sure that after using your latex items that you clean them with soapy water and rinse them well, allowing them to dry before storage. A dusting of cornflour is good to prevent them sticking together. If you latex items are left out in your room there's a chance they could come into contact with other volatiles in the air. Over time even spraying deodorant or hairspray or the like nearby could potentially lead to some degradation.

Some metal items are also known to discolour latex if they come into contact, but I'm not aware this leads to actual degradation though.

A good site for advice on storage and cleaning is this https://www.catalystlatex.com/cleaning-and-drying

Ultimately, ensure your items are cleaned using soap and water and well rinsed.

Dry the items well.

Store away from sunlight, probably in a closet or similar.

Look after your latex and it will look after you!

If we are doing activities that could lead to expulsion of enema solutions of other secretions in bed that could make a real mess, we use a plastic drop cloth over the mattress pad and under the fitted sheet. That way the fitted sheet can go into the laundry and the drop cloth goes in the trash.

I would like to sleep in a fully rubber bed whilst dressed in a full body rubber catsuit. Lubed up, restrained in a leg binder and straight jacket. Mmmm.

The body oils from wear can cause the color change in the chlorinated rubber or regular rubber as well. Even does so with pvc. Best to wash and keep it clean as fast as you can after wearing, the lubes can also have an effect and cause some of the deterioration. It is hard to keep any latex or rubber lint free.

PVC sheets are cheap and easy to come by and nice starter I think the cost of latex or rubber sheets is a bit much and you would have to care for them just like the other rubber gear. Love that idea of sleeping in rubber though.

Hope you have lots of fun with your rubber wear.

I have over 20 pieces now and some are nearly 20 years old and get used regularly

The most common reason I've lost a piece is due to tearing it while putting them on.

Chlorination works REALLY well but it can make the latex a bit stiff to wear the next few times.

I did actually buy a large sheet of latex to make into a kinky shower curtain for my bathroom downstairs

I've almost bought a set of bedsheets 5 or 6 times, but always baulk when it comes to checkout. Too much maahneee.

You say you keep the room light and bright. That may be the problem with the dis-colouration . Sunlight will damage the rubber. Keeping the room in darkness will help.

I've have sheets I use on a bed and also for wrapping a sub, and provided they are cleaned well after use they will last for years. But sunlight is the killer for latex. If you don't want a dark room, then fold/roll the latex and place in a bag and put away in a drawer or wardrobe until next use..

PVC are cheaper then latex sheet, but latex more soft and stretchable. Dont use some oil on pvc or latex !!!

I use a fitted Vinyl sheet/ mattress protector I bought at Walmart. A bit stiff but works well and it was cheap. Also bought a more expensive waterproof fitted protector on line with what appears to be latex or vinyl coating on that top that is super soft. That one is super nice. I save that one for sex play when I'm not doing enemas.

As has been stated by others, normal daylight will effect the latex/ rubber, particularly the shinier latex. If you want the latex/rubber to last for years, then use it in darkened rooms only. A windowless room for your playroom is ideal.

I have a bed with latex top and bottom sheets and latex pillow cases on the pillows that is just for rubber play or rubber sex. That bedroom has thick curtains that are never open to the sunlight and I never let petroleum based lubes in contact with ANY of my latex. When I play in that bed or sleep on it, I am always in head to toe latex and no body or hair oils contact my bedding. When I have sex with someone on it, we are both in head to toe latex. I have had these sheets and pillow cases for years and they are still like new.

I have a bed sized cover made of natural colored latex

Latex is quite delicate for many things. The first is humidity along with atmospheric oxygen. Another is UV radiation. Take great care of all petroleum products, be it Vaseline or oil. It is used in almost all cosmetic products such as creams, body oils, etc. In the same way, latex is damaged by vegetable oils. It is also damaged by sweat acids. A good protection is to rinse the latex well with clean water after use, dry it, lubricate it with silicone oil and store it in a dark environment when not in use. Chlorination does not protect latex. It will only reduce its grip. Chlorinated latex is just as sensitive as non-chlorinated but is difficult to repair because it cannot be glued.

TOP RULE WITH LATEX - it doesn't like long exposure to light, so between use, store it away in the dark somewhere.

I bought three sections of 1 mm by 1 M wide latex sheeting and got somebody to go together for $100. Big enough to completely cover a queen size bed and then some. Looks fantastic. Also smells great.

I have no experience of latex bed sheets but I do have a number of items of moulded latex, hoods, masks briefs etc. When not in use I store these in a cool dark cupboard. After quite a few years they are still in good order but when taken out of storage tend to be a bit rigid & inflexible - a few minutes warming them up to body temperature seems to restore their elasticity though. I have never used any lube or other product on them except KY jelly on the anal dildo inside the briefs which doesn't seem to have caused any harm

Just do your enemas in the bathroom to eliminate mess in your beds!,thank god i had a sensible mom!