There is an unwritten rule that sheets aren’t dirty until they get stained. Many people don’t even send their sheets for a wash unless they start looking visibly unclean but does this definition for clean sheets work? Nope! You spend a good 8 to 10 hours on your bed, whether it is to relax, sleep, read a book, or watch short videos on your phone but have you ever thought of the fact that while you are using your sheets so much, they do get dirty? From sweat, dead skin, dandruff, and dust, your bedsheets face it all. This is why experts recommend washing and changing them every week. So, let this article be the motivation you need to change and wash your sheets more often.
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The Reality Of Your Dirty Sheets
Let’s talk about all the ways your bedsheets manage to get dirty. Just because they look clean doesn’t mean they are clean.
1. Dead Skin Cells
Every day your body loses around 500 million dead skin cells. Given the fact that you spend a good one-third of your day in bed, you best believe that your sheets are coming in contact with dead skin cells. While there’s nothing wrong with the dead skin cells, the problem is the dust mites that feed on your dead cells and have toxic dropping, which could lead to asthma and eczema.
Rodnae/Pexels | For people with asthma, it is recommended to wash your sheets with hot water, which helps to get rid of the dust mites.
2. Pets On Bed
If you have a pet that sleeps with you on your bed, then you are bound to face some good ol’ dust mites on your sheets, thanks to the pet hair. That is not all, pet fur can also carry multiple germs and allergens such as animal scabies and scalp ringworm. So, practice hygienic practices and keep your sheets clean rather than kicking your furry friend out at night.
Also, keep your pet clean and safe by having them groomed professionally or by bathing them yourself.
3. Bacterial Build-Up
Whenever there is a party, you know the party people will show up. But it is not appreciated when the party guests are bacteria as well that have made your sheets the perfect breeding ground because of all the dead skin cells, dandruff, and sweat that these sheets contain.
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From acne breakouts and uncontrolled allergies, your sheets could be the leading reason you might face these health issues. So, why put yourself through all that when you can drop your sheets in the washing machine and enjoy the feeling of clean and fragrant sheets?
A simple wash could fix them all. After all, sheets deserve cleaning too!
