Although we spend a third of our lives in it, we do not pay enough attention to bed hygiene.
The customs of each house are different and each one washes the sheets of the bed from time to time. However, hygiene experts have recommended on more than one occasion that the maximum time that should be left between washing is one week.
If you are one of those who does not comply with this, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Here’s what can happen in bed if you don’t wash your sheets often.
- Eczema: Dirty sheets can cause skin irritation or eczema when they come into contact with the body. Some creams or products to treat these irritations can aggravate the problem because if they are difficult to absorb they will stay on the sheets and help the spread of bacteria.
- Bacterial infections: This problem is arguably one of the most dangerous. Large levels of moisture accumulate in the bed due to sweat, saliva, liquids, fecal materials, dead cells and other things that enter the bed. If the sheets are not washed regularly , this humidity can cause the appearance of bacteria and fungi capable of spreading through the body, especially through wounds.
- Dust mites: These microscopic insects can appear on dirty sheets. These microorganisms devour the dead cells of our skin and are capable of reproducing and dying between the tissues of the sheets, leading to allergies or immune problems in people with low defenses.
How to remove traces of bacteria and mites from the bed?
– Special attention to pillows
It is advisable to clean pillows at least twice a year. If you look at the label and you’re lucky, you’ll be able to wash and dry them in the washing machine. If not, clean them using a mild detergent with a few drops of essential oils and rubbing the stains with a cloth. Let them dry in the sun and spray them with disinfectant before putting the covers on them.
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– Disinfect your mattress
You may be one of those who often wash the sheets. But how long has it been since you last cleaned the mattress? With half a cup of baking soda (a powerful antiseptic) and a few drops of essential oils (lavender, peppermint, rosemary?) you will get a home remedy to disinfect the mattress.
Sprinkle the mixture over this part of the bed and let it sit for at least an hour. Then vacuum it and you will get rid of dust mites and bacteria from the mattress.
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– Don’t forget the rest of the bed
While it’s important to wash your sheets regularly, don’t forget about the rest of your bedding. Once a month clean the blankets, duvet and mattress cover with hot water to remove any traces of bacteria. We also have a selection of bedding items from the manufacturer Velfont designed to combat mites: http://bit.ly/2mCXZec.
– The rest of the room
To eliminate humidity and the possible formation of mites, it is important to ventilate all environments. Try leaving your carpets in the sun in the morning if you want to disinfect them without having to clean them.
Try purifying the air in the room with plants such as dracaena, bromeliad, aloe vera or ficus. These vegetables naturally eliminate the so-called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), present in furniture, paints, printers or cleaning products.
Source: La Opinión de Málaga
