Every time we have to change the sheets and bed linen

Given that we spend a third of our lives in bed, spending an average of about 60 hours a week of sleep, then we should take some hygiene rules seriously in terms of washing them. But it is not only a matter of cleanliness, but also of protecting our body against those micro-organisms that are not visible to the naked eye, the mites, which are responsible for allergies. The question is therefore as follows: When do we have to change sheets and bed linen? Linen, as well as quilt cases and pillowcases, absorb various body secretions (e.g. sweat) as well as dead skin cells, during sleep. If bed linens are not cleaned on a regular basis, then these physical fluids may enter your pillow, quilt and mattress. Since dust mites are fed by dead skin cells, then, it becomes clear that they may exacerbate certain health problems, such as asthma or cause allergies and skin rashes (e.g. allergic rhinitis, allergic dermatitis). An additional reason for changing sheets regularly is the fact that the quality of our sleep can be disturbed, resulting in insomnia. In Britain, allergiologists recommend that housewives change sheets as often as they can and if possible change them at least twice a week. In a relevant research conducted by the University of London, it was found that in a sample of 2,000 British just 40% of citizens, they change the sheets from their beds once a week. In the same survey, 36% of participants reported changing sheets every fifteen days, 17% changing them once a month, while 1% responded to changing them once a year. The same research also showed that men are more diligent than women and are usually those rather than housewives of homes who insist on changing sheets frequently. According to Dr. Adam Fox, a pedophile from Saint Thomas Hospital, London: “good hygiene in the bedroom is not just a matter of cleanliness. We go to bed one third of our lives, filling it with various wastes. Every day, our bodies reject millions of skin cells, many of which fall from body friction with bedlinen and thus end up between our sheets. Moreover, our bodies constantly produce sweat and sebum that also end up on the sheets.” Therefore, sheets and other sleeping items should be properly washed once a week so that they are kept clean. In this way, after all, you heavily protect both your mattress and pillows from body fluids. Thus, it would be useful to change and wash the sheets at least once a week, as well as the pillowcases, while regarding the quilt cases, every two weeks to a month. Regarding quilts and blankets, you should change them every two to three months, while if you have purchased pillows washed in the washing machine, at least every four months. Of course, as we have said above, frequent washing of sheets prevents the possibility of physical secretions entering our mattress, which is why preventive cleaning of our mattress is required every six months. Then spread your sheets and other types of sleep in the sun, as UV radiation eliminates microorganisms, while ironing (about 200oC) will eliminate any bacteria residues. As it is logical, the frequent use of clothing results in their normal wear, therefore, the equivalent occurs in the case of sleep types, resulting in the need to replace them. So when you notice certain signs (e.g. fade) on your sheets, quilt cases or pillowcases, it would be useful to purchase young people every two to three years, while about pillows, every one to two years. As for quilts and blankets, the ideal period of time is about every five years. Finally, since the layer causes so-called dents, it would be good to replace it at about ten years of use.