Doctors explained why sheets should be washed at least once a week

Doctors explained why bed linen should be washed at least once a week and how dangerous it is to ignore this recommendation. Even perfectly clean rooms will not protect against harmful microbes that accumulate in bed sheets.

In the presence of pets, wool, dust and food particles will definitely get into the bed, which will increase the risk of developing allergies. The body's reaction to such irritants is often extremely unpleasant: itching, redness of the skin and eyes, lacrimation and even a runny nose. However, the listed problems are not the main danger.

Dermatologists assure that human skin is regularly renewed and keratinized particles fall into the bed. Millions of dead cells are found on the sheets, where fungus and mold are formed, which are spread from the bedroom to other rooms. You can't see them without optical devices, but you can feel them, but it's better not to bring it to that point.

Germs from stale sheets cause cough, unpleasant sensations in the larynx, inflammation of the urinary tract, skin diseases, pneumonia and bacteremia. In addition, dead cells are a favorite food of dust mites. Thus, sheets should be washed frequently to reduce the risk of serious illnesses.

A mattress company conducted a customer survey and found that single men change their bed linens only four times a year, 44% of women change their sheets once a week, 32% change their sheets twice a month, and 17% change their sheets every 30 days. Doctors say that the key to health is not only physical exercises, healthy food and fresh air, but also cleanliness.