How often should you really change your bed linens?
According to experts: more often than you think – and the reason may surprise you
A freshly made bed feels wonderful. But did you know you should wash your sheets weekly to stay healthy? Many people change their bedding less often than recommended, without realizing what’s literally happening under the sheets .
According to Dr. Philip Tierno , a microbiologist and professor at NYU School of Medicine in New York, the ideal frequency for washing sheets is once a week . And there’s a very good reason for that.
What actually happens in your bed?
Every night we lose sweat, skin cells, oil, and saliva—and sometimes even residue from cosmetics or food. Add to that more than a liter of sweat per night , and you have a perfect breeding ground for:
Bacteria and fungi
House dust mites and their droppings
Allergens
Stains, odors and skin irritation
Your mattress and pillows are harder to clean, but your sheets are a first line of defense . Weekly washing keeps these unwanted intruders at bay.
What are the risks of changing too late?
What about the risk?
Volgens Dr. Tierno is het niet verschonen van je dengoed geen onschuldige slordigheid , maar een potentiële bedreiging voor je gezondheid. More details:
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Vuil en olie hopen zich op en je kussensloop – met mogelijk pustjes als gevolg.
