A freshly made bed feels wonderful. But did you know you should wash your sheets weekly to stay healthy? Many people change their bedding less often than recommended, without realizing what’s literally happening under the sheets .
According to Dr. Philip Tierno , a microbiologist and professor at NYU School of Medicine in New York, the ideal frequency for washing sheets is once a week . And there’s a very good reason for that.
What actually happens in your bed?Every night we lose sweat, skin cells, oil, and saliva—and sometimes even residue from cosmetics or food. Add to that more than a liter of sweat per night , and you have a perfect breeding ground for:
Bacteria and fungi