Wondering how often you really need to wash your sheets?
Well me too, because it must be admitted, it's not a cakewalk!
But did you know that we spend about 1/3 of our life in our bed?
So it might as well be clean!
So, I did my little investigation to find out how often to change your sheets.
And the answer may surprise you.
According to experts, you should change your sheets once a week . Here's why. :
To prevent your bed from becoming a real breeding ground, only one solution:
Change and wash your sheets regularly.
But concretely, what does that mean for you?
How often should the sheets be changed?
Experts say you should wash your sheets every week or even every 2 weeks maximum.
This is the opinion of American microbiologist Philipp Tierno, who works at New York University.
Afterwards, of course, it all depends on your lifestyle.
For example, do you sleep in pajamas?
Do you usually take a shower before going to bed?
So washing the sheets can wait 10 days or even 15 .
But if you have the good habit of sleeping naked, then you should wash your sheets every week.
Same if you have a restless sleep or if you have skin problems (eczema, acne...).
On the other hand, if ever your animals sleep on your bed, then you must wash your sheets much more regularly.
Washing every 2 or 3 days is therefore recommended.
Same if you are, or have been sick (cold, gastro...).
In summer, when it's hot, we also think about washing our sheets more often.
Why ? Quite simply because we are likely to sweat more.
And if you suffer from allergies in the spring or summer, washing the sheets more often helps relieve symptoms.
You are probably wondering whether to change the sheets after having sex?
The answer is yes , it's best to change your sheets after having sex!
Don't forget one last thing:baby sheets should also be washed more often.
Pee, overflowing diaper, saliva, small discharges, perspiration...
Yes, babies tend to get their sheets dirty faster!
Now you know that sheets should be washed every week, more or less.
But how to wash them and at what temperature ?
- To start, we can only advise you to use a natural homemade detergent.
- Then read the label of your laundry and follow the care instructions given. If you have silk satin or microfiber sheets, it is not the same type of wash.
- Wash your sheets, your pillowcases or your duvet covers in the machine with the program at 60°C. If they are not very dirty, a program at 40°C is sufficient.
- If your skin is sensitive, consider doing a second rinse cycle to remove all detergent residue. In this case, it is recommended to use a natural soap-based detergent and a natural fabric softener.
- If possible, dry them in the sun. Otherwise, you can use one of these dryers to dry them quickly.
It's important to have clean sheets to stay healthy.
Indeed, we spend about 8 hours a day in our bed.
And did you know that a single person produces on average 100 liters of sweat per year when she sleeps?
Suffice to say that mushrooms and other unattractive critters are enjoying themselves!
Without suspecting it, our bed is the kingdom of dead skin, bacteria, pollen, dust, body oils, sweat...
Without forgetting of course dust mites!
Yuck!
Breathing this broth for several days in a row is not good for your health.
Mites can in particular cause rashes and skin irritations.
They can cause allergy or aggravate existing allergy symptoms.
And I think you'll agree...
Even when you're not allergic, you don't want to share your bed with thousands of these critters.
Washing your sheets regularly helps to limit their proliferation. Also remember to eliminate them from your mattress with this trick.
Moreover, to permanently protect your mattress from all these miasmas, it may be worth investing in a mattress protector.
We have seen that the ideal washing frequency for sheets is once a week.
But what about the other items in your bedding?
How often should you wash the pillows, blankets or duvet ? The answer varies.
For duvets, washing every quarter is sufficient.
This is also the case with the covers.
Pillows can be washed every 4 to 6 months.
Remember to check the washing labels to be sure they are machine-safe.
There you go, now you know exactly how often you need to change your sheets :-)
If you're ever lazy, think of the pleasure it is to slip into clean sheets!
To change your duvet cover in record time, try this magic trick!
And be aware that the life of sheets is not eternal.
It is estimated that a sheet can last between 3 and 5 years, especially if you make these mistakes in the wash!
It all depends on their quality. And with proper regular maintenance, you will certainly prolong their lifespan.
The proof, our grandmothers kept their sheets for a very long time!
But instead of throwing them away when they're damaged, consider recycling them with one of these tricks for using old sheets.
