How Many Times a Week Should You Change Your Bed Linen? The Answer Will Surprise You

13.06.2023 06:50

Many people do not pay enough attention to bed hygiene and do not know how often they need to change their bed linen.

According to experts' recommendations, bed linen should be changed once a week, and pillows and blankets - once every three months.

This will help prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microorganisms that can cause allergies, skin and respiratory diseases.

In addition, frequent changes of bed linen promote better sleep and improve mood.

Fresh and clean linen creates a feeling of comfort and relaxation, and also smells nice.

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Certain factors may increase the need to change your bedding more often, such as sleeping with pets, sweating heavily, eating in bed, or being sick.

In order to properly care for bed linen, you need to follow several rules.

• To get rid of germs, you need to wash your clothes at a high temperature - at least 60 degrees Celsius.

• Use hypoallergenic detergents without fragrances and bleaches.

• Dry your laundry in the sun or in a tumble dryer to prevent odor and mildew.

• Iron the garment on both sides to kill any remaining germs and make it smooth.

• Store linen in a dry and ventilated place, avoiding contact with dust and moisture.

By following these simple recommendations, you can ensure that you and your loved ones have healthy and quality sleep.

Sergey Tumanov Author: Sergey Tumanov Internet resource editor