Sleep is a big part of being healthy and your sheets can play a big part in how well you sleep! I asked a few people around the office how often they change the sheets and heard anything from every couple days to every couple months. I did some research and learned all kinds of stuff and some of it is fairly disgusting!
>Normal average adults should change their sheets every week. We shed like snakes, particularly when sleeping. The combination of sweat and skin builds up and needs to be washed away on a regular basis.
>Making the bed immediately after you get up traps heat and moisture which is a great environment for germs and crawlies. Wait at least ½ hour to let it dry out. Or…just don’t make the bed, it’s actually healthierJ
>Blankets and mattress protectors should be washed every two weeks.
>If you have allergies, you will probably want to change your sheets every few days to help keep the bed mite population down. No matter how clean you keep your house, you still have dust mites sharing your bed and furniture with you.
>If eating and/or sex are regular occurrences in your bed (good for you!) it is best to wash bedding after each such activity, since food and bodily fluids attract outside germs and also create their own.
>If you sleep nude, you should change your sheets twice a week.
>What about pillows? Ideally, you should change your pillow case every couple of days. Hair, sweat, flaking skin, and drool can really mess with your face. Pillows should be washed on a regular basis and replaced at least every 2 years.
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