Most of us every week spend more than 50 hours in our bed. That’s a lot of time. Isn’t it? But do you know that it is ample time to build dirt, sweat, dead skin cells, and other gunk material in your bedding? For example, the snacking crumbs, dust, and spilled beverages, your pet’s fur, etc., lead to the accumulation of yucky stuff. 

Proper hygiene is of utmost importance in all aspects of life. Especially when it comes to our bedding, allergens can cause allergies, dermatitis, and other skin problems. Therefore, to create a hygienic environment in your bedroom, you must keep the surroundings clean and neat. With regular cleaning of the bedsheets, you will get a good night of sleep and improve your health. 

How often should you wash them?

You might wash your bedsheets once a week, but you need to wash them more often. For example, if your pets sleep with you in your bed or you suffer from respiratory problems and seasonal allergies, consider washing them twice a week.  

Also, after a few days, a bedsheet starts accumulating body oils and dust mites. The dust mites are microscopic pests that usually live in the beds, carpets, and drapes. The worst part is that they reproduce and get multiplied quickly. And, there are chances that your bedroom might have hundreds of mites right now. These won’t make you sick but can lead to certain skin disorders, such as eczema. Therefore, washing your bed sheets can keep the situation under control. According to this cleaning website – time cleaning is enough to make a fresh start. Now that you know how many times you should wash your bed sheet, you should also be aware of the proper method of cleaning them. What are those methods? If you want to know about them keep reading?

• To get rid of the sweat, stains, and blood, you need to treat them before you start washing.

• Do not forget to read the label. Before you start washing the sheet, make sure that you take all the necessary precautions. For example, if it is a cotton sheet, they hardly need special care and can be easily washed in hot water. 

• If you want that no stain should be left on your sheet; wash them with hot water as permitted on the label. The hot water will remove all the dust mites and kill all the germs. 

• Separate the colored bed sheets with the white bedsheets to avoid the dark colors leaving their mark on the lighter colored fabrics. 

• Use detergent-free cleaning solution if you or your family member is suffering from allergies or dermatitis. 

• Dry them in the sunshine and hang them outside. The sun acts as a natural disinfectant and helps in whitening the white sheets. Or, you can also follow the instructions labeled on the sheet.

• Lastly, iron them and store them away from the direct sunshine to prevent fading. 

If you are not comfortable sleeping in your bed, this is a clear indicator that you need to wash your sheet as quickly as possible. When it comes to restful sleep, remember that cleaning your sheet is one of the most crucial steps that you need to take.