Now, if that didn’t make you feel grim enough, it turns out that we should actually be washing our pillowcases even more often than that. Yep. If you were thinking it had been a good while since you last did a good bedsheets wash, you’re even more behind than you think.
Seeley said: “Every night, the average person sweats at least 200ml of liquid, which naturally seeps through to your duvet. So make sure to clean everything on your bed regularly, even things you don’t touch. “It’s common to have separate ‘summer’ and ‘winter’ duvets for swapping. When transitioning, wash your duvet before storing it away. If you use the same duvet year-round, aim to wash it every six months. Wash your inner pillows every three months to remove sweat, dust, and skin buildup.”I mean, I was *definitely* washing my duvet this whole time. I definitely do this every six months and this really wasn’t news to me, I promise.
Finally, if you regularly sleep in your underwear, wash your underwear at 60 degrees to prevent germs from spreading. Used pants can contain microbes which can cause urinary tract infections, thrush and more. You don’t want those kinds of microbes hanging around your bedding,Sign up and we'll email you a daily dose of lifestyle stories, covering sex, relationships, health, wellness, money, and green living.