Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in our homes is very important. In fact, it has a positive impact on us well-being, comfort and health. Just like we shower and brush our teeth, we should change our sheets more often than usual.

Washing and changing bed linen is a common and simple household chore that doesn’t require much effort. However, people tend to rarely do it. In England, a survey of 2,250 adults found that nearly half of that number Single man They didn’t wash the sheets for four months straight. And also 12% said so He only washed them if he remembered..

Why is it important to change bed sheets?

Sheets and blankets or duvets piled up mites and bacteria. As well as, sweatcaused by the extremely hot summer nights we are experiencing, still seeps into the blankets.

That dead skin cells and fungus They can also accumulate on bed sheets and cause skin rashes because the mites feed on them. In addition, this can also cause a unpleasant smell.

To end all of this important change sheets regularly. As well as ventilating the room well before making the bed and thoroughly cleaning the mattress and pillows.

Expert recommendations

Experts recommend replacing and washing sheets, at a minimum, once a week. This frequency varies depending on the use given to the bed. If you sleep with someone or with pets, it is recommended to change it every time. 3 or 4 days.

Dr. Lindsay Browning, registered psychologist, neurologist and sleep expertHe stated that we should change the sheets on our bed once a week or so a maximum of two weeks.