How Often Should You Really Change Your Bed Sheets? This Is How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets, According to Experts. The Truth Will Surprise You.

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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

  • House dust mites and their droppings

  • Stains, odors and skin irritation

Your mattress and pillows are harder to clean, but your sheets are a  first line of defense . Weekly washing keeps these unwanted intruders at bay.

 

😷 What are the risks of changing too late?

😷 What about the risk?

Volgens Dr. Tierno is het niet verschonen van je dengoed  geen onschuldige slordigheid , maar een potentiële bedreiging voor je gezondheid. More details:

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