Experts share how often you really need to wash your bedding
People spend a third of their lives sleeping in bed, which makes it very important to make sure you are comfortable and clean. Making sure you wash your bedding regularly can actually prevent you from getting sick.
But how often regularly? The bedding experts at Bed Kingdom have revealed how often you need to change your bed sheets.
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It is recommended to wash and change bed sheets once a week, or at most every two weeks. Once a week is a healthy balance of washing sheets regularly enough to avoid the buildup of bacteria, germs, and dirt, without so often that it becomes difficult to fit them into your routine.
However, changing your bed sheets weekly can be challenging, especially if you are busy with work, taking care of the kids, or just catching up on the daily chores. So why do you need to change your bedding so often?
A Bed Kingdom spokesperson said: “We lose a lot of fluids and body oils every night through sweating and breathing. We shed dead skin cells, and scrub dirt off our bodies when we toss and turn.
“These substances can build up over a week, making your bed sheets dirty and smelly. This can attract bacteria and fungi, which can cause various skin and health problems.”
“Pillows can go a long way without being washed. For example, if you use a pillow protector under your pillow case, you can get away with washing your pillow three times a year.
“It is good hygiene to unzip and wash your pillow protectors every month, because oils and dirt from your hair and face can seep into the pillow and pillow protector. If you are not using a pillow protector, it is recommended that you wash your pillows every month or two.”
Pillowcases should be washed at least once a week because they come in contact with your head and face every night.
The expert continued, “Given how many oils, sweat and dirt we can expel from the pores on our face, large amounts of dirt can quickly build up. If you fail to wash your pillowcases once a week, resting your head on this dirty sheet can dramatically increase your Chances of acne and rashes.
Regular washing of pillowcases can help reduce breakouts for acne and pimple sufferers.
“Blankets are a little tricky. How often you wash them depends entirely on how often you use them. If you use your blanket every night, you need to wash it at least every two weeks. On the other hand, if your blanket is only used once in a blue moon, you can spend three months without washing it.”
Mattresses only need washing once or twice a year. Of course, if you drop or spill something, you should wash it immediately to avoid staining. To prevent your mattress from getting too dirty and therefore having to clean it regularly, a high-quality mattress protector can be placed on top.
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