Did you know that the correct frequency of washing bed sheets is once per week? It sounds too much but when you think about your health, it’s worth it. You can avoid disgusting things like sneezing, dead skin, ad body oil by doing regular cleaning of bed sheets. The other important thing to take care of is the washing method. Organic cotton sheets for instance require lukewarm water for cleaning ad moderate ironing temperatures. It is of utmost importance that you read the user’s manual before working on bed sheets. This is what will happen between your sheets if you fail to clean them regularly.
- Bacteria
Bacterial can come from various substances like sweat and beauty products. Some people also have a habit of eating in the bedroom and they end up leaving some leftovers which stick on the sheets. Sweat contains Escherichia coli and when left on bed for sometimes, the bacteria will reproduce. Bacteria can cause serious health problems like skin breakouts and other infections. Ensure that you disinfect your sheets whenever you wash them to keep off bacteria.
- Animal Diseases
If you have pets at home and love them so much that you let them on your bed, then you are at a higher risk of getting allergies and other nasty infections. Dogs for instance like to burrow beneath comforters and they reach the bed sheets with their paws. Animals can transfer fleas and worms to the bed sheets, so, if you cannot keep your pets out of your bedroom, consider washing your sheets more often.
- Dust Mites and other critters
Dust mites are nasty and the scariest thing about them is that they feed on human skin. If your skin gets damaged, it becomes prone to infections. Other critters are attracted by food remnants which are left on the bed. Cookies, snacks, and chips are good examples of baits for small critters like bedbugs, ants, and lice. Avoid a bed of terror by washing your sheets often. - Mold
Mold is caused by dampness. It is that ashy stick that covers your bedding when things get wet. If you breathe in air containing mold, you are at a high risk of contracting respiratory diseases like pneumonia and asthma. Mold can cause skin lesions and toenails crumble.
It goes without saying that cleaning your sheets every week is as important as eating a balanced diet. We spend a lot of time washing other things like clothes, dishes, furniture, and floor. Why should we neglect our bed sheets? If you don’t want your sleeping environment to become a terrific science experiment, maintain sheet hygiene.