CONSEQUENCES OF NOT WASHING THE BED SHEETS

 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT WASHING THE BED SHEETS

Although we spend a third of our lives in it, we do not pay enough attention to the hygiene of the bed.

The customs of each house are different and each one washes the bed sheets 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.

- CONSEQUENCES OF NOT WASHING THE BED SHEETS and Bed Sheets Product

If you are one of those who does not comply with this, you may get an unpleasant surprise. This is what can happen in bed if you don't wash your sheets often.

• Eczema: Dirty sheets can cause irritation or eczema on the skin when they come into contact with the body. Some creams or products to treat these irritations can aggravate the problem since if they are difficult to absorb they will remain on the sheets and help the spread of bacteria.
• Bacterial infections: This problem is possibly one of the most dangerous. High levels of moisture build up in the bed from sweat, saliva, fluids, fecal material, dead cells, and other things that get into it. If the sheets are not washed regularly, this humidity can cause the appearance of bacteria and fungi capable of spreading throughout 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, causing allergies or immune problems in people with low defenses.

How to remove traces of bacteria and bed mites?

- Special attention for pillows

It is advisable to clean the pillows at least twice a year. If you look at the label and you are lucky you can 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.

So that your pillow does not capture all the humidity, you can protect it with a waterproof cover, not made of plastic, but made of Tencel. This material is completely natural, it is a thin film that covers the inside of the case and is waterproof, breathable, does not make noise or give off heat. It is a perfect solution for those who can drool the pillow or are very sweaty.

- Disinfect your mattress

You may be one of those who wash sheets often. But how long have you not cleaned your mattress? With half a cup of baking soda (a powerful antiseptic) and a few drops of essential oils (lavender, mint, 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 up and you will be able to eliminate dust mites and bacteria from the mattress.

If your mattress is many years old, no matter how hard you try to disinfect or clean it, the materials will be rusty, so we recommend that you change it for a new one. At micolchón we can offer you a wide variety of products at very competitive prices, recognized brands and the best personalized advice. Enter our website www.micolchon.com and discover your mattress.

- Don't forget the rest of the bed

Although it is important to wash the sheets regularly, do not forget the rest of the 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: 

- The rest of the lives

To eliminate humidity and the possible formation of mites, it is important to ventilate all rooms. Try leaving rugs 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.