You might need to change your routine to keep your bed an optimal place to rest.
But according to professionals, changing (and washing!)
yourbedsheetsis an important step in ridding your bed of bacteria and dead skin and keeping you healthy.
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So, how often should you change your sheets?
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How Often Should You Change Your Bed Sheets?
What Happens If You Don’t Regularly Change Your Bed Sheets?
Even if you you’re a nighttime bather, your sheets will still get dirty overnight.
Oils secrete throughout the night, and skin sheds the most at night, Carmen explains.
Due to cortisol cycles, hormones, and circadian rhythms, nighttime provides the best opportunity for this.
In addition to dead skin and allergens, bacteria and fungus is also a concern.
Keeping these at bay is critical.
Changing sheets regularly helps to eliminate these issues by limiting the amounts present in your bedroom.
When Should You Change Your Sheets More Often?
Oil and bacteria from your skins nighttime shed accumulates and creates acne and irritation, Carmen says.
Think about runny noses and licking paws.
The longer wet sheets sit in the machine, the sooner bacteria start to thrive between folds.
check that your sheets are fully drywhether air-dried ormachine-driedwhen you put them on your bed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, pillowcases should also be changed weekly.
Other bed linens,like your comforter, can be washed every couple of months.
For ease of changing, own two sets of sheets.
However, some may recommend more and have a variety of sheet types.
The lifespan of sheets is two to three years or every 100 washes.
However, if you keep moresets of sheetsin your rotation, the longer each set will last.
Proper washing and care of your sheets can also extend their life.
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Published February 15, 2024.
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