4 non-obvious mistakes in bed linen care: advice for young housewives

08.02.2023 15:12
Updated: 13.04.2023 22:48

If you look at bed linen only as a material that is simply comfortable to sleep in, you can unwittingly harm yourself.

The fact is that improper care of bed linen affects your well-being and the thickness of your wallet. Few people know that there are other nuances besides washing.

Here's how neglecting your sheets, pillowcases, and overall sleeping area can be harmful to your health.

Mistake #1: Mattress pad

This is not a marketing whim or even a luxury. The product protects the mattress from dirt and wear. At the same time, the hygienic component of the sleeping place is improved. However, the mattress pad also needs to be washed.

Mistake #2: Washing too much laundry

If you stuff two sets into one machine and add a couple of towels on top, be prepared that after washing the laundry will remain dirty. Also, detergents may remain on its surface, which will cause irritation or allergies.

Washing machine
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Mistake #3: Storing bedding in a closed closet

It is desirable that the closet be provided with ventilation, and it is also important that bedding is stored in a separate place from outerwear.

Mistake #4: Leaving laundry in the basket

It is best to change bed linen and wash it immediately. The longer it is stored in the laundry basket, the more bacteria will multiply in the closed space. It is even worse if the laundry is left to lie in the drum of the washing machine until the morning after washing.

All these habits do not bring any benefit to health or the family budget.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

Content
  1. Mistake #1: Mattress pad
  2. Mistake #2: Washing too much laundry
  3. Mistake #3: Storing bedding in a closed closet
  4. Mistake #4: Leaving laundry in the basket