Ever wonder how frequently you should wash your linens? Ask anyone and they will give you a different answer. Some say every three days, and some say every two weeks. Dissecting the arguments between these two groups can even lead to an argument of its own. But there also comes a time when you have to ask yourself which side of this argument is right. Below are a few helpful facts on when to wash your sheets based on certain factors.
Introduction
Sheets are one of the most important elements in your bedroom after the romantic lighting. They can make or break the overall look of your space, but they also have the ability to keep you feeling comfortable and cozy throughout the night. Does your sheet come off your bed? Consider purchasing sheet holders if you still can’t prevent your sheet from slipping and sliding.
It may be more significant than you realize when it comes to our bedding. Without routine washing, unclean bedding can aggravate a variety of health issues, including allergies, acne, and asthma. It’s crucial to keep things clean for your health and the quality of your sleep. Luckily, there’s a simple way to ensure that you always have clean sheets — wash them often! But how often should you be washing your sheets?
According to experts, most people should be washing their sheets once every two weeks. This may seem like a lot of laundry, but there are several reasons why this is necessary. For example:
The average person will sweat between 1-2 million gallons of sweat during their lifetime. This means that bacteria can grow on our bodies and in our beds at an extremely fast rate if we don’t wash our sheets more frequently than just once every two weeks.
Bacteria thrive in moist environments and these bacteria can cause all sorts of health issues such as allergies and infections. The bottom line is that you need to wash your sheets often enough to keep them clean, but not so often that you wear them out.
Dust mites have a high capacity for reproduction and can survive entirely on dead skin cells. Tens of thousands, perhaps even hundreds of thousands, of dust mites may be present in your mattress and bedding at any given time. You probably don’t want to share your bed with thousands of dust mites, even if you are not allergic to them. Regular sheet washing can be beneficial.
Typically, sheets should be washed once each week. You might extend this to once every two weeks or so if you don’t sleep on your custom mattresses every night.
Here are some general guidelines for how often you should wash your sheets:
Once a Week: If you have pets or small children, it’s best to wash your sheets once a week. This will help you avoid allergens and keep your bedding smelling fresh.
Every Three Days: If you’re a messy eater or drinker, then every three days might be right for you. You’ll still want to wash more often than this if there are kids in the house because they tend to spill things more often than adults do!
Every 2-3 Weeks: If you have a small child who spends most of their time on the floor or a pet that likes to sleep in bed with you, then you should consider washing your sheets every 2-3 weeks.
Once a Month: If you don’t have any pets or small children in the house, then once a month should be enough to keep your sheets clean unless you don’t scatter popcornn on movie nights. This is also great if you don’t like doing laundry very often!
Every Three Months: If you have pets or small children in the house, then every three months is probably best. It’s not too often that it will get dirty before then, but it’s not too infrequent that it will start smelling either.
Conclusion
Knowing how often to wash your sheets is just as important as knowing when to buy a new set. Hopefully, this article will give you a better understanding of how often you should be washing your sheets. And while all sets of sheets will eventually need to be changed out with newer ones, there are factors in both the type of material and the frequency in which you sleep that will also determine how quickly your sheets will start to wear or become uncomfortable.
Dr. Laura Thompson
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