On average, in the cama you spend (or should spend) at least a third of the day, since experts recommend sleep 8 hours out of 24 in a day. With current life expectancy, on average people spend 20 to 25 years sleeping. Therefore, it is very important that the bed is clean and thus be able to control the mites and microorganisms that could settle on our sheets.
Some mites that can also appear at the hands of silverfish, those insects similar to earwigs that are found in homes due to humidity.
Typically, people who do not wash their sheets frequently They systematically sleep with more allergens than necessaryand that can mean an increased risk of developing asthma or dust allergies.
Benefits of washing sheets
For those who already suffer seasonal allergies -in spring or summer- it is essential to change and wash sheets periodically, as it helps reduce the adverse effects of the immune system abnormality.
For these cases, it is recommended wash sheets up to more than once a week. And it has many benefits, since it has been studied and proven that it is a habit that prevents diseases (apart from reducing the effects of allergies).
For example, a Cambridge study on daycares stated that Washing bed linen every day can reduce the frequency of gastroenteritis. There are also other studies that claim that cleaning the sleeping mat prevents respiratory tract infections.
In each season of the year the growth of mites and other microorganisms varies, therefore, Depending on this we will have to increase the number of washes, or not.. For example, in summer we will have to wash the sheets more often, since that is when we sweat the most.
Also, in case we get sick or someone in our house is allergic to mites, it is recommended to wash the sheets very frequently and with hot water, about 60 degrees Celsius.
Avoid contact with dirty hands or clothing
To minimize the dirt that can accumulate between the sheets and maintain hygiene, we must avoid small details that can dirty them, such as touching them with dirty hands or dirty clothes. Therefore, we must avoid sitting or putting things on the bed when it is undone, as all the dirt will stick to the sheets.
The worst enemy: humidity
It is important to keep in mind that the passage of microorganisms – such as bacteria and fungi – from one surface to another it is greater if it is wet. Thus, we must avoid the bad habits of sleeping with wet hair after a shower or leaving sweaty clothes on the bed, as this will leave more microorganisms impregnated on the surface.
If the clothes are dry, the transmission of microorganisms is hardly detectable, but it all depends on contact time and friction.
Also, it is advisable to shower before sleeping to remove dirt from the body that can stain the sheets, but above all, we will have to dry our hair well so as not to wet the sheets.
