Changing the sheets is a simple and elementary thing. Sleeping in a clean, fresh bed is something everyone should do to avoid running into health problems. In the beds lurk mites, fungi, body secretions, residues of creams and cosmetics that are spread on the body before going to bed.
While sleeping, flakes of skin are lost which become nourishment for mites who are carriers of allergies, asthma, sinusitis and colds. Mites are small insects that make beds their favorite habitat.
To keep them away it is important to choose cotton or linen sheets because they are breathable and can be washed at 60 degrees.
If you happen to wake up with itchy skin, stuffy nose, it could be the fault of the sheets, which if not changed regularly attract any allergen.
It is estimated that a man of average build can release up to 100 liters of sweat into the bed and that up to 17 species of different fungi can nest in the pillows. In this way, an environment suitable for the proliferation of fungi, mites etc. is created in the bed.
Knowing how often to change the sheets is important for our health.
Every when to change the sheets
To prevent your bed from being a receptacle for dust, fungi and bacteria, the sheets must be changed at least once a week and especially during the summer. In winter, the change can be extended up to ten twelve days, but no longer.
The beds have a horizontal position, the dusts are deposited very easily, and they tend to be positioned right near the mouth and nose of each individual causing allergies.
If the sheets are to be changed once a week, the pillowcases need to be changed more often, about twice a week, because the bacteria could cause acne and pimples.
Bedspread and blankets
We recommend the same cleaning and washing at least once a month for bedspreads, blankets and mattress covers. The quilts and duvets can be washed every two or three months.
Mattress
Once every six months, the mattress, with the vacuum cleaner and leaving it in the air for a few hours.
For an anti-odor and disinfectant treatment, sprinkle the entire surface of the mattress with a layer of bicarbonate and leave it to act for 24 hours, then collect all residues with a vacuum cleaner.
Frequent change of pajamas and nightgowns is also advisable. These too should be changed at least every week.
