How often should you wash your bedsheets?

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How often should you wash your bedsheets?
Thanks for asking. We spend a lot of time in bed, and there's nothing nicer than snuggling up in clean fresh sheets. But apparently, not everyone feels the same. According to a survey commissioned by Pizuna Linens of over 2,000 people in the UK, it was discovered that 45% of single men are happy to wait up to 4 months to wash their sheets, with a horrifying 12% only doing it when they remembered. So who knows how long they wait?
Women were shown to have slightly higher standards of hygiene, with 62% of single women washing their sheets every 2 weeks. But even this is just not enough, with experts agreeing that you should wash your sheets at least once a week. But why do you need to wash them so often? While some people don't wash their sheets through laziness, about 35% or forgetfulness, 67%, others feel that they're just not that dirty, since they have a shower before going to bed. But they're wrong. Even if you take a shower every night before you go to bed, and be honest, do you take a shower every night? But even if you did, there is still a horrifying amount of unpleasant things lurking unseen in our beds. For a start, humans produce roughly 26 gallons of sweat in bed per year, and all that sweat, especially when it's hot, creates an ideal environment for bacteria and fungus to grow. There are also plenty of microbes, and not just yours, pollen, soil, lint, dust mites, and finishing agents from whatever your sheets are made of, are also present, to name but a few.
Add to this pet hair if you have a pet and whatever else your pet, child, or you have touched that day and accidentally transferred on to your bed, and you can imagine what seems to be a nice clean sheet is in fact a filthy germ infested pit. And it's not just your sheets. Blankets and duvets should also be washed every two to three months and pillows every four to six months and anything you have on your bed. So that might include stuffed toys for children or comforters. What is the best way to wash them? Cool or even cold water is best for regular washing. It helps preserve your sheets and is better for the environment. However, to get sheets really clean, a hot wash at 60 degrees is advised to kill dust mites or other pests, and it's often better for removing stains. It's also advised to avoid using fabric softener as this leaves you on the sheets and builds up over time reducing fabric's absorbency and breathability– qualities which are very important for bedding. There you have it.
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