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But up to 20,000 roommates could be hiding behind the seemingly clean surface—and we’re not talking about pets. House dust mites feel particularly at home in inadequately cleaned bed linen.
But how often should you change the sheets to keep the unwanted roommates away?
According to Martin Seeley, sleep expert and CEO of MattressNextDay, the answer is clear: “At least once a week.”
This simple step can not only save allergy sufferers from blocked noses and respiratory problems but also improve bedroom hygiene.
Every night, we release around 200 milliliters of fluid through sweat, which is absorbed into the mattress, comforter, and sheets. This moist environment is a paradise for dust mites, whose main food source is our dead skin cells.
In fact, according to Seeley, 80 percent of mites are made up of these very cells, which we lose while we sleep.
Especially in the cold season, when the heating is on full blast, the bedroom quickly becomes a warm, damp biotope for mites. The solution? A consistent washing routine.
Bed linen should be washed at a minimum of 60 degrees to kill the mites effectively. A high-quality detergent that keeps the textiles soft and comfortable is recommended.
It makes sense to dry the bed linen in the fresh air for additional freshness, weather permitting. However, those who perspire heavily should consider changing their bed linen even more frequently to ensure a truly hygienic sleeping experience.
Regular changes may seem time-consuming, but the effort is worth it: a clean bed is the key to restful sleep—without any uninvited guests.
- source: dagens.de/picture: Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay
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