How often do I have to wash my sheets? Why is it important? How to do it? Quantum X cleaning and vacuuming experts have the answers for you and some tips to make it easier. Here is the answer: wash your bed sheets and vacuum your mattress at least once a month. The National Sleep Foundation states that healthy adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep and children 9 to 11 hours, meaning that you spend at least a third of your life sleeping or in bed. Now, do comfy/expensive mattresses and bed sheets matter? Not really! A CLEAN bed, on the other hand, is crucial!
Why do I need to wash my sheets and vacuum the mattress?
You should be washing and vacuuming your bed at least once a week. But why? in an average sleep, the human body can yield 12000000 dead skin flakes. To make things even grosser, Fungal Contamination of bedding by Moore and Howard (2015) state that “Sheets that haven’t been washed for three weeks or more can harbor over ten thousand times more bacteria than a toilet seat and 40% more than your dogs’ bowl”. Who would have known our furry friends are not as dirty as we think? All those dead cells end up stuck in your bed, and guess what? It is the perfect spot for uninvited guests like allergens, bacteria & a couple more! Dust mites, in particular, are prone to stick around and feed from dead skin cells. In addition, allergens build up every day for simple reasons like sweat, dirty feed, crumbles, and, believe it or not, skin care products. Not only makeup but also face cream accumulate in our pillows and bed sheets, becoming the cause of acne, fungi, and all kinds of bacteria. We let you know how dirty your bedsheets and mattress can be. Now it is time for Quantum X solutions!