Introduction: If you want to sleep soundly at night, you need to create a good and comfortable sleeping environment.Of course bedding also You need to choose the one that suits you.
The height, hardness and air permeability of the pillow are all very good“Sleeping Artifact”, lying on a comfortable bed with soft and breathable sheets, you can sleep until dawn.
But if you were asked how often do you wash your sheets, how would you answer? Perhaps many people think that if the bed sheets are dirty, write them down, and if they are not dirty, you don’t need to wash them. Today, I will take everyone to learn about the bed sheets for three months.How dirty it is if you don’t wash it. After reading it, maybe you will never dare to be lazy again!
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What are the “hidden dangers” of bedding?
Every night when you go to sleep, your body will probably excrete about 200ml of sweat, especially in People who are prone to cold sweats at night will sweat more.
The humid and warm conditions are the “hotbeds” for bacteria to grow. In addition, the body’s metabolism will automatically shed The case of dandruff.
In autumn and winter, the weather is relatively dry, the skin lacks water, the amount of dandruff will be greater, and it will be easier for There is a problem of falling off.
Not only that, but also saliva, grease, urine, dust and other substances remain on the sheets and quilt covers
strong>If you don’t clean it in time, the dust, bacteria and residues will pile up more and more,This will also easily affect personal health.
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How dirty are the sheets if they are not washed for 3 months?
In people’s life, about 1/3 of the time is spent in sleep, bed sheets often Our bodies are in close contact. Some people think that they go to bed after taking a shower every night, so the bedding does not need to be changed or cleaned frequently.
But everyone doesn’t know that the bed sheets and quilt covers that come out first every night can easily become a “hotbed” for bacteria and mites.
If you don’t change your sheets for 10 days, you may face these problems:
According to related reports and studies, a person will leave about 200 catties of sweat on the bed every year. If the sheets are not changed for 10 days, it is equivalent to leaving 5.5 catties of sweat.
Bacteria, fungi, and mites like to breed in humid and warm environments, which can easily cause skin allergies or dust There was a problem.
In addition, dander, saliva, hair oil, and foreign microorganisms, such as cotton fibers, dust, animal dander, etc., will appear on the sheets.
Dust mites are a very common allergen , it is difficult for us to see with the naked eye, and we like to be in an environment of 20~25°C.
Each person loses about 15 million skin cells at night, and these cells are usually eaten by mites.
If you don’t change your sheets for 3 months, you may face these problems:
< p data-track="24">The longer the bed sheets are not washed, the dust mites will easily breed more offspring to “sleep with you”, and the dust mites will follow the body’s activities, such as making the bed Behaviors such as sweeping the floor are scattered to every corner of the room.
Philip Tierno, a microbiologist at New York University, believes that these microorganisms hidden in the sheets are very close to our mouth and nose.
It is easy to inhale these substances when sleeping, which will easily lead to diseases in the body, even if there is no allergic symptom , and corresponding allergic reactions may also occur.
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How often is it better to wash? Don’t dare to be lazy after reading it
According to relevant data research, it shows that the growth of bacteria and microorganisms also has a corresponding cycle. It reaches a peak after two weeks, so it is best to suggest that you wash your sheets every two weeks.
When washing sheets, it is recommended that you dry them at a high temperature of 40~60℃, and the drying time should not be less than three hours, so that complete sterilization and insecticide can be achieved.
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If you don’t wash your sheets for a long time, you may face 4 consequences
Damage to the skin
Everyone uses some skin care products to protect the skin before going to bed every day, and these Precious skin care products are diverted,and piled up on sheets and pillowcases.
In this way, your bed is likely to become a “huge makeup remover cotton”< /strong>If you don’t wash the sheets or other bedding frequently, all the dirt will be transferred to your body.It will not only easily clog pores, but also easily cause acne, freckles and other problems.
Induced rhinitis or asthma
When the excrement and corpses of mites enter the respiratory tract of our body, these highly sensitizing substances are likely to cause allergic asthma and allergic reactions to people with allergies Problems such as rhinitis appear.
Lung infection< /strong>
If you don’t wash your bedding regularly, a “fungal colony” will slowly build up on your bed. Each pillowcase will contain about 16 different fungal diseases, and there will be millions of fungal spores.
Among them the most common is Aspergillus fumigatus, in addition to easily causing people to have allergies In addition to problems, it is also easy to infect the lungs.
Fungal infection
The bed environment full of dirt and oil stains is very conducive to the reproduction of fungi, and the bacteria and fungus content on the sheets and sheets that have not been washed for a long timemay be thousands of times that on the toilet seat.
And theseBoth bacteria and fungi can cause respiratory infections, onychomycosis, jock itch, and more problems.
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How often are other bedding washed?
Pillow covers and pillowcases: wash once a week
If you have skin allergies, don’t wash pillow covers and pillowcases once a week at this time. It is recommended that you wash them every three days.
Pillow: Wash every 3 months
< p data-track="49">When sleeping, saliva and sweat will flow out, and these substances will easily penetrate into the pillow core, so the longer the pillow is used, the greater the possibility of bacteria breeding, so It is recommended that you also replace it every three months, or clean the pillow core once.
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4 simple steps to remove dust mites and let you sleep peacefully
Sun exposure
Mites and bacteria will die after being exposed to the sun. It is recommended that you wash them again After finishing the bedding, it must be put in the sun for 2~3 hours.
Freezing
In addition to high temperature, low temperature freezing can also kill bacteria such as mites. You can finish writing bedding, wrap it in a plastic bag, and put it in the freezer for 6~24 hours. In this way, you can Effectively kill bacteria such as mites, and then thaw out to dry and pat.
High temperature cleaning
Soaking in hot water above 55℃ for 5 minutes can help remove most allergens.
Vacuum cleaner
You can also use a special vacuum cleaner to clean bedding,It can effectively remove bacteria such as mites.
Conclusion: In our daily life, if we want better protection and good health, we not only need to adjust our diet , exercise reasonably, and also know how to take care of those inconspicuous daily necessities. They must be cleaned and replaced regularly, so that they can promote health more effectively.