How often it is recommended to change bed linen, on what factors it depends, how often the British wash the bed, read in the material TSN.ua
According to a 2012 survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, 91% of people change their sheets every two weeks, other studies show that most people in the world change sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases about once a month, one third of men single in the world does it once every three months.
The championship in the frequency of washing is occupied by the British. According to to beg Hammonds Furniture, which was attended by 2 thousand people 30% of the respondents British wash bedding more often once a year. With the same frequency, 36% of Brits clean their blankets.
At the same time, 40% of Brits wash their towels after each use and 45% after the fifth pass. However, things don’t go so well with the linens.
For example, 25% of men change their underwear with new ones only after the fifth use, 15% of women practice it. But 55% of women decide to wash their bra after every fifth dressing.
All of this makes the people of the UK even the dirty ones.
These data show that billions of people have no idea what exactly happens to bedding the day after it is laid. After all, visual purity doesn’t mean at all that it stays as fresh as right after washing.
How often to change or wash the bed linen
According to a 2012 National Sleep Foundation survey, 91% of people change their sheets every other week. Although this is a generally accepted rule of thumb, dermatologists advise change of bed linen every week or every 10 days.
Many experts recommend weekly washing if:
- you have allergies or asthma and are sensitive to dust,
- you have an infection or lesion on the part of your skin that comes into contact with the sheets or pillows,
- if you sweat excessively,
- if your pet sleeps with you in bed,
- if you have a habit of eating in bed,
- go to bed without taking a shower,
- if you sleep naked.
Those who do not wash their bed regularly are more likely to be exposed to fungi, bacteria, pollen and animal hair. In people with asthma and allergies, the symptoms of the disease can increase. Even a healthy person can experience nasal congestion and sneezing after sleeping on dirty sheets at night.
As with other sheets, throws and duvets, they should be washed weekly or every two weeks. Down pillows and pillows with synthetic filling are particularly dangerous as sources of fungi. It is recommended to change or clean these pillows once a year or every two years. Blankets can last 15 to 20 years when used with a cover and washed or dry cleaned regularly.
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