When to change the elements of the rest equipment?

 When to change the elements of the rest equipment?

Many times we do not know when to change the elements of the rest equipment: mattress, pillows, mattress or base, cover. Its  materials and mechanisms end up deteriorating over time and we must know when we have to renew them so that over time it does not harm our health or our rest.

In this post we clarify the doubts about when to change the elements of the rest equipment: mattress, base, pillows, bedding. In addition, we give you cleaning and maintenance tips so that they are in perfect condition during the years of useful life.

Mattress lifespan
How about we start with the primary element? We must change the mattress every ten years . One of the factors that will tell us the need to renew it is its firmness, when we notice that the mattress sinks, it does not support our weight as usual, our back suffers, it is time to change it.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF MATTRESSES

One of the aspects that can influence materials to wear out faster is misuse. So a good maintenance will give it more durability .

Turning and turning movements of the mattress

It is very important to keep the mattress in good condition, air it, turn it over and turn it to prevent it from deforming. These movements are convenient to do every three months. Mattresses made to be used exclusively on one side, such as some memory foam or foam and latex, will only be rotated, and will not need to be flipped. We leave you an explanatory video.

Cleaning and protection

Cleaning is very important because it is a product that lasts for many years and must be kept in the highest hygienic conditions . Every time we get up it is important to leave the bed unmade so that the mattress airs out, twenty minutes is enough before covering it with the sheets and quilts.

It is not convenient to wash the mattress with water so that dampness does not occur , or use dry cleaning because we could damage the fabrics with the products. If we want a deep cleaning, we can use a vacuum cleaner in a gentle way, to eliminate the dust that may settle in it; taking into account that when vacuuming on layers of padding composed of fibers or multicellular, these can break and, when separated, also be extracted together with the dust.

It is also very advisable to cover the mattresses with  protectors . We will look for one that is breathable so that the air circulates naturally and does not deteriorate it. There are many models on the market depending on the type of mattress we want to protect.

Another element that we must renew are the mattress covers , since over time they may contain dead cells that do not benefit us at all. Also, by renewing them, we will be favoring the mattress itself.

The rest base

You also have to avoid wear on the mattress base . Over time this type of element deteriorates and we must change it for a new one. This element of the rest equipment is the one that has the most durability, although we cannot stop paying attention to it, since it is essential that our mattress be supported on a solid base. If it is not in good condition it will weaken the mattress and end up reducing its useful life.

Change pillows

With regard to pillows, we will easily notice when we need to change them . For example, if we notice that it is worn and our head does not rest in the same way, causing us to have neck pain. It is normally changed every two years.

The advice of Colchones.es is to change a pillow every two years if it is made of foams (memory foam, latex) and every five years if the pillow is made of fiber or microfiber. The reason for these disparate times is that the fiber pillows are fully washable and in the foam pillows we can only wash the cover.

TIPS FOR MAINTAINING PILLOWS

In order for our pillows to be perfect during their useful life (5 years for fiber pillows and 2 years for foaming pillows ) it is important to follow simple instructions for use and maintenance.

As not all pillows can be washed, at Colchones.es we always recommend that you protect the core of the pillow (the pillow itself) with a cover that keeps it protected from sweat, saliva, and dirt. This pillowcase is suitable to be made of breathable and waterproof fabrics. We wash it frequently once or twice a month, depending on how dirty it is. In addition, we renew the cover when we notice it damaged.

In addition to protecting the pillow with a waterproof and breathable cover . The moment we notice that our pillow has lost its properties (does not regain its original shape) or we feel uncomfortable, it causes neck pain. It is time to change a pillow.

HOW TO WASH YOUR BED PILLOWS

Here are some tips for washing pillows, depending on whether they are foam (memory foam or latex) or fiber or microfiber. Always follow the instructions for use and washing that appear on the label or have been provided by the manufacturer or distributor. At Colchones.es, in each product sheet we explain the maintenance instructions for that pillow.

Wash memory foam pillows

Memory foam pillows are pillows that fit perfectly and allow the head, shoulders and back to rest in a correct and healthy position. When the weight is lifted, the pillow returns to its original position. This memory effect property would disappear if the memory foam pillow was washed , therefore machine washing is not recommended.

In this type of memory foam, what we wash regularly will be the protective cover, but not the core . Viscoelastic if it gets wet in excess loses its thermoregulatory properties and its memory effect. In addition, it does not get to dry completely, so the moisture concentrated in it produces the appearance of mites, bacteria, microorganisms that damage it and reduce its useful life, which is 2 years.

Washing latex pillows

Latex is a type of high-quality foam. Like memory foam, it has a memory effect, but it is more breathable than memory foam . Therefore, latex pillows should not be machine washed either. We wash the protective cover.

Latex pillows are very comfortable and firm. They adapt perfectly and are very comfortable for the cervicals . They are also very resistant, they regain their shape and remain perfect over time.

There are some manufacturers that recommend washing latex pillows by hand . Using a cloth slightly dampened in a mixture of water and neutral soap. With the perfectly wrung cloth, we clean each area of ​​the pillow without pressing, gently and with circular movements. Once clean, with a clean towel, dry the pillow to remove moisture. The next step is to let it air dry. We place it on a rigid surface, in a dry place and without direct sunlight. It should not be wrung out or twisted so that it does not lose its properties.

Washing fiber or microfiber pillows

The fiber or microfiber pillows can be washed so their useful life is longer. It is recommended to change them every 5 years . To wash them, we follow the manufacturer's instructions that tell us if they accept machine or hand washing.

The fiber or microfiber accepts washing because it is a totally natural material. In the case of machine washing, it is recommended on a short program and at a low temperature (maximum 30 degrees).

Clean sheets and bedding

Changing sheets is often a matter of hygiene. And we must all be clear that, for our own health, this little effort is something that will help us sleep and live better . Sleeping on clean sheets has no point of comparison than on sheets that have already been used, are dirty, damp or smell bad.

What not everyone is clear about is how often the sheets have to be changed . Every day? Every 3 or 4 days? Once a week? Once every 15 days? In this post we are going to try to shed some light on this issue so that you can have your sheets as clean as possible.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CHANGE THE SHEETS

On average we spend 7-8 hours a day lying in bed. During those hours, our body loses skin cells (we peel), we lose hair, we perspire and sweat permeates the bedding. All these processes dirty the sheets, the mattress, the pillow ... Hence, it is important to clean and disinfect all the elements of the rest equipment. Changing sheets is often very important for several reasons:

• Although we try to avoid any stain as much as possible, the sheets can get dirty in many ways : sweat, humidity, hair, dead skin cells, bacteria, fungi, traces of cream and makeup, dust mites, oral fluids if you tend to snore and sleep with an open mouth, menstrual blood, sperm ... even the heat generated by the sun's rays can cause the sheets to smell bad.
• If we do not clean and disinfect the sheets correctly, with daily use their lack of hygiene can lead to health problems . We can get eczema on the skin, irritations that cause itching and prevent a pleasant sleep and affect us on a daily basis.
• The moisture and dirt that accumulates on the sheets with continued use and lack of hygiene produces the appearance of mites, fungi, mold, bacteria that can cause us allergies , respiratory problems and infectious diseases. In addition, lack of hygiene weakens the immune system.
• Therefore, there are many compelling reasons that justify cleaning and disinfecting sheets.

Seen from this point of view, changing the sheets should be something we do often. It should not depend so much on a fixed period of time, but on the state in which they are at that moment . For example, in summer, when you perspire more, it is more convenient to wash the sheets more than once a week.

HOW OFTEN DO YOU HAVE TO CHANGE THE SHEETS?

Some decide to do it once a week, or every 3-4 days, just enough to give you time to wash and dry the replacement sheets. Others prefer to change the sheets every day, especially during the summer , which is when it is hotter and more sweaty, so it is very easy for both the pillow and the sheets to smell bad.

There is no clearly established amount of time that is valid for anyone, at any time of year and in any situation. Look at your own sheets, if they smell good or bad, if they are dry or damp, if they have a new or worn look ... Based on these aspects, you should wash your sheets often enough so that they are as clean as possible and never abuse of its use.

Take special circumstances into account as well . For example, if you have been playing with your dog and then you go to bed, it is very likely that you transfer bacteria or animal hair to your bed, and it is dirtier than normal, so the next morning would be a good idea to change them instead of going back to sleep there.

MAINTAINING YOUR SHEETS: WASHING AND DRYING TIPS

To wash the sheets, the ideal is to do it in the washing machine with a water program of between 40 and 60º, which will allow us to eliminate dirt and remains of bacteria and mites . We must also take into account the labels they may carry and washing recommendations, being the general rule to do so with the cotton garment program of your washing machine.

If we wash with stronger programs, it is possible that in some cases the fibers will be damaged , since it is a somewhat more delicate fabric than conventional garments.

As for the drying of the sheets , we must wait until they are completely dry to avoid sleeping on wet sheets. Still wet sheets can also give off a bad smell, so it is not recommended to use them yet. Ideally, hang them in the sun so that they dry more quickly. Sunlight helps to remove moisture and mites and bacteria.

Another option is to dry your sheets in the dryer , if you have one. In this case, the same as with the washing machine. It is a delicate garment, so you should set your dryer to minimum to avoid that the fabrics can be damaged by excess heat.

Makeup stains

We have all found ourselves in the situation of arriving home after a dinner or a night that has taken longer than necessary and face the infinite laziness that removing make-up involves since at that moment all we want is to get into bed. We give you some tips to remove makeup stains.

Let's recognize that on more than one occasion that laziness has won the battle and the makeup has stayed on our face and, therefore, on our pillow . Going to bed without removing make-up is an attack on our skin, the pores end up being clogged by dirt and makeup and the most likely thing is that the next morning we will wake up, in addition to looking horrible, with the odd annoying and unsightly granite that will embitter our day.

THOSE HARD TO REMOVE STAINS

To that we must add the numerous stains and rubs that will remain on our pillow, the elements that we use to put on makeup are composed of substances that are very difficult to remove, waxes, oils and different dyes that make washing difficult, especially if the Our pillowcase is white.

REMOVE MAKEUP STAINS

If we act quickly we can avoid disaster and ensure that our makeup does not leave a trace on the pillow . We just need the following ingredients and follow these simple steps.

• A sponge
• Dry cleaning detergent
• Our regular laundry detergent
• Oxygen bleach
• Hot water

How to remove stains :

Dampen a sponge with a little dry cleaning detergent and apply it to the stain without rubbing, trying to remove as much makeup as possible, and then blot the stain.
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Next, we pour a little of our usual detergent on the stain and this time we do rub the fabric of our pillow, making sure that the detergent penetrates the fabric well.
We wash the pillowcase in the washing machine using a hot water cycle. The best thing is that we do not use the dryer to dry the garment, but rather let it air dry.
If after this wash the stains have not completely disappeared, we will place the pillowcase in a container with ½ cup of oxygen bleach dissolved in a liter of hot water for one hour.
Finally we repeat the wash with a hot water cycle.

BEAT LAZINESS AND REMOVE MAKEUP

Makeup stains can become a real nightmare when trying to remove them, so if we want our eyeliner and makeup base not to leave an indelible memory on our bedding, we have to be aware that, by As much as it costs us, we must always remove make-up before going to sleep.

If, on the other hand, tiredness overcomes us or because of confusion we do not remove our makeup completely and end up leaving a stain on our pillowcase, it will only be enough to have the previous elements at hand and get down to work to eliminate stains.

Tips to prevent your sheets from getting too dirty

Even if it is summer, it is recommended that during the day you put a quilt on top to protect your sheets . Also avoid putting your feet with socks on the bed, as these can collect dirt from your shoes. And of course avoid putting your shoes on the bed.

To prevent the sheets from getting too wet from sweat, try to sleep at a suitable temperature as well . Open the window and use a fan, in case you can't use an air conditioner to keep the bedroom temperature between 23º and 25º. Sleeping in hot weather can cause us to sweat more, make pillowcases and sheets more damp with sweat, and have a bad odor.

Should I also wash the duvets and bedspreads?

We must also take into account that not all bed textiles stain with the same ease. Duvets and bedspreads usually last longer clean than sheets , since they are made of much rougher fabrics, so they do not tend to get so dirty.

For example, if we are careful and avoid putting shoes and socks on top of the duvet. The duvet can be kept in very good condition and does not need to be washed as often. Just shake it well and wash it every few months, or even a couple of times a year . We can pass a brush to remove traces of dirt. In this post we give you tips on How to wash duvets depending on whether they are fiber, feather, or down. Do not forget before washing it, consult the label with the manufacturer's washing instructions.

These tips refer to washing the duvet filling. If we protect this filling with a cover, then this cover should be washed just like we wash the sheets . Above all, the sleepers who dispense with the top sheet and sleep with their body in direct contact with the duvet. In this case, the cover is considered a sheet, and as such we must wash it with the same frequency as these.

Also, although they are not washed as often as the sheets. It is convenient that once a week, taking advantage when we wash the sheets, we put the bedspreads, duvet fillings, blankets to air . In this way, the humidity that is in them is eliminated and we reduce the presence of bacteria and mites.

Bedroom cleaning and disinfection

Just as we clean and disinfect bedding, it is also imperative to keep the bedroom dust-free . We recommend you every morning, as soon as we get up, air the room. We can take advantage while we have breakfast to leave the windows open, take advantage of it so that the air is renewed and the sunlight penetrates. In this way, the proliferation of mites and bacteria is avoided. When cleaning, vacuuming is better than sweeping, because we raise less dust.

As you can see, it  is essential to change the elements of the rest equipment , considering that their aging and deterioration can cause back and neck pain. Which in the long run can lead to serious health problems and difficulty in having a good rest. At Colchones.es we can help you choose the new models so that your sleep is restful, call the free phone number 900.701.086, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and we will advise you.

What is a pinworm infection?

 What is a pinworm infection?

Pinworms are an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms. It is a common infection that affects millions of people per year, especially school-age children.

If your child has a pinworm infection, try not to worry. Pinworms are harmless - they just itch and disrupt sleep - and getting rid of them will not take long.

How are pinworm infections spread?

Pinworm infections are contagious.

Pinworms enter the body when a person ingests or breathes their microscopic eggs. These eggs can be present on contaminated hands or surfaces, such as the following:

• bed sheets
• towels
• clothing (especially underwear and pajamas)
• toilets
• bathroom elements
• foods
• glasses
• cutlery
• toys
• kitchen countertops
• desks or dining tables in a school
• sandboxes

The eggs pass into the digestive system and hatch in the small intestine. From the small intestine, pinworm larvae pass into the large intestine, where they live as parasites (with their heads attached to the inner wall of the intestine).

About 1 to 2 months later, adult female pinworms travel through the large intestine to the area around the rectum. There, they lay eggs and this can cause itching around the anus.

When a person scratches that itchy area, microscopic eggs pass onto the fingers. Contaminated fingers can carry pinworm eggs to the mouth, where they re-enter the body, or they can remain on various surfaces, where they can live for 2 to 3 weeks.

If you are thinking that your pet could infect your child with pinworms, forget it. Pinworms do not come from animals.

What are the signs and symptoms of pinworm infection?

The most common signs of a pinworm infection are itching around the rectum and interrupted sleep. The itching is usually worse at night because the worms go to the area around the rectum to lay their eggs. In girls, pinworm infection can affect the vagina and cause vaginal discharge. If the skin is injured due to itching, a bacterial infection may also appear.

If your child has a pinworm infection, you can see the worms in the anal region, especially if you look within 2 to 3 hours after the child has fallen asleep. You may also see the worms in the toilet after your child goes to the bathroom. They look like little pieces of white thread and they are actually very small (they are about the length of a paper staple). You may also see them in your child's underwear in the morning.

Abdominal pain and nausea are less common symptoms, but they can appear if there are many pinworms in the intestines.

How are pinworm infections diagnosed?

Your doctor may ask you to help diagnose pinworms by placing a piece of tape against your child's rectum. The pinworm eggs will stick to the tape and can be viewed under a microscope in a laboratory.

The best time to collect an egg sample with a tape is at night or in the morning before taking a bath, because this is the time when pinworms are most active around the rectum. The doctor may also take samples from under your child's nails to check for eggs.

How are pinworm infections treated?

If your child has a pinworm infection, the doctor will recommend a prescription or over-the-counter medicine for the worms. This medicine is given in one dose and is repeated after two weeks. The doctor may decide to treat the whole family, especially if your child has already had a pinworm infection.

While the medications solve the problem of pinworm infection, the itching can continue for about a week. For this reason, the doctor may give your child a cream or other medicine to stop the itching.

The Handwashing frequent and routine cleaning of the house (including the frequent change of underwear and washing pajamas, towels and sheets for the whole family) will also help prevent the spread of infection pinworms in the family.

Can pinworm infections be prevented?

Here are some ways to prevent pinworm infections in your family:

• Remind your children to wash their hands often, especially after using the bathroom, after playing outside, and before eating.
• Make sure your children bathe every day and change their underwear and bathing suits every day.
• Keep your children's nails short and clean.
• Tell children not to scratch near the rectum and not to bite their nails.
• Wash your children's pajamas every few days.

When should I call the doctor?

Call the doctor if your child complains of itchy skin or always seems to be scratching in the anal or vaginal area.

If your child is having trouble sleeping or has started to wet the bed , ask the doctor if it could be due to pinworms. (Pinworms can irritate the urethra, which is the channel through which urine leaves the bladder and out of the body. This could cause your child to wet the bed.)

Remember that pinworms are quite common in children and are not harmful. If you take the medications and follow some preventive tips, you will get rid of them quickly.

Basic recommendations to treat your clothes and protect yourself from the coronavirus

 Basic recommendations to treat your clothes and protect yourself from the coronavirus

Since the coronavirus came into our lives, many of us have experienced unusual situations that we never thought we would experience, such as confinement in our homes. The expansion of the virus has left all kinds of situations but, above all, questions from the population, because the virus can maintain its infectious capacity for days raises concerns and many doubts. Above all, for those who try or are forced to lead a more or less normal life, coming into contact with all kinds of materials. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) does not consider contaminated surfaces to be as important a vector of transmission as person-to-person contagion , they insist that they be disinfectedThe surfaces are fine. There are many doubts , but if something that worries, is if the virus remains on our clothes when we come from the street or if we are in contact with someone at risk.

In recent days all kinds of tests have been done to see how the virus behaves in different materials, including tissues. The good news is that it seems that, both on clothing and on paper, being porous surfaces , the virus would be "hijacked". Now, the fact that the virus remains attached and cannot be recovered (therefore, you cannot be contaminated), does not mean that it is totally inactive . Like any other pathogen, it could stay on the surface for up to three days . Therefore, it is recommended to follow some recommendations to avoid risks.

1. Use long programs and hot water in the washes, avoiding washing with very large loads.

2. Use liquid detergent , preferably, since it penetrates the fabrics better and retains the dirt in suspension better, eliminating it better.

3 . In cases of extreme dirt or contact with chemical products, use a special disinfectant product for clothes (bleach).

4. If there is a sick person at home, remember also to ignore those messages that circulate around that say that “you have to wash your clothes at more than 90º and dry them in the sun to“ kill ”the virus because with the washing machine it is not enough ”: they are false. Following hygiene rules with infected people is very important (and those who have been in contact with them), but they do not require washing programs or special actions. Try to have the patient occupy a room separate from the rest of the family. If it can be your own bathroom, the better; If not, it is convenient to take extreme hygiene and disinfection (with bleach and using gloves and a mask if possible) of your clothing and what that person touches.

5. Do not take exceptional measures with  zapa cough . IRTA-CReSA advises you to leave them at the entrance when you get home and, if you want, to wipe them with a damp cloth with a dilution of household bleach.

The key is in ourselves, and experts never tire of insisting on the same thing: the most effective thing is for people to stay at home as much as possible and, above all,  to wash their hands .

How to care for a person with COVID-19 at home?

 How to care for a person with COVID-19 at home?

If you or someone in your family tested positive for COVID-19 and they recommended isolation at home, it is important that the necessary preventive measures are taken to reduce the risk of contagion to the rest of the family or those who live in it House.

For this reason, we present the following steps to assist cases with this condition.

Who can get care at home?

Caring for patients with COVID-19 at home can be an alternative for those who have mild symptoms and do not have chronic diseases such as: hypertension, diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, heart or immunocompromise, among others.

However, even if this was the indication, you should maintain daily contact with your doctor or specialist to monitor your health, either through videoconference or with devices that allow interaction with audio and video.

What are the conditions that must be met?

Experts recommend that household members (contacts) who live with the person with this condition, should be very scrupulous with personal hygiene; in the same way, they must have knowledge about the basic prevention of infections and control measures, this includes extreme cleaning of hands with soap and water for 40 to 60 seconds, or use antibacterial gel based on 70% alcohol; and, when coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with a flexed elbow.

In addition, it is recommended that the whole family avoid nonessential outings and visits home during this period of isolation.

Finally, it is recommended to designate a person (without risk factors) who is in charge of going to the supermarket every two weeks or making essential purchases for the home.

How should the isolation space be?

It is recommended to keep the person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 isolated in a single room with its own bathroom and adequate ventilation.

On many occasions this is complicated, so it is suggested to sleep in separate beds and / or keep a minimum distance of 1.5 meters and make sure to constantly ventilate this space.

If our home does not have a space for the exclusive use of the person with the condition, movement should be limited to other areas of the house (dining room, kitchen room).

Who can care for the person diagnosed with COVID-19?

To prevent contagion within the home, a person must be designated as a “caregiver” and this person must meet the requirement of being healthy and without risk conditions (older adults or underlying diseases), who is the person in charge of bringing food or whatever the sick person needs during their isolation.

Both the sick person in isolation and the "caregiver" should wear a medical mask when in close contact. It should not be touched or handled during use, if it becomes wet or dirty with secretions, it should be changed immediately and after disposal, hand hygiene should be performed.

Also, strict hand hygiene should be maintained in the following situations:

• Being in contact with the infected person
• When preparing food
• When consuming food
• After using the bathroom

If it is not possible to designate a caregiver and the person diagnosed with COVID-19 must leave their room, the distance of at least 1.5 meters must be strictly practiced, but it is recommended that it be greater. It is also recommended that this person wear a medical mask and wash their hands before moving around the house.

How should cleaning be?

The person in charge or "caregiver" should consider thorough cleaning, as they must constantly clean and disinfect surfaces in contact with the patient, such as tables, beds, devices, among others.

Cleaning the surfaces with common household detergents is recommended. It is suggested to consult the products pre-approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA for its acronym in English) that can be used for cleaning against the outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19.

Alcohol or bleach can also be used for surfaces that are dirty. To make a bleach solution at home, mix: 5 tablespoons or 1/3 cup of bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons of bleach per liter of water.

In the same way, you should avoid having direct skin contact with sheets or clothing contaminated with urine or feces, if this situation occurs you should use gloves and wash your hands when disposing of them.

The person diagnosed with coronavirus must use kitchen utensils exclusively for him, such as: plates, glasses, cutlery and these must be washed with soap and water and can be reusable.

In the case of clothes, towels and sheets it is recommended to wash them in the washing machine with detergent and water at a temperature between 60 and 90 °.

Personal hygiene of both the sick person and the caregiver are very important.

How to dispose of sick patient's garbage?

Materials used to cover the mouth or nose such as tissues should be thrown away or discarded. If they can be reused, they should be washed with soap and water.

Gloves, handkerchiefs and masks of sick people should be placed in a trash can with a bag that should be closed before taking it out of the sick person's room.

Later, you can go to the conventional trash can outside the home, ensuring that the bag is tightly closed.

What to do if a household member has symptoms of COVID-19?

Household members must be kept at home under constant monitoring for 14 days from the last contact, and in case of presenting symptoms of acute respiratory infection (see attached image), they should immediately contact their family doctor, who will assess if you should get tested for COVID-19.

When should the sick person be taken to the hospital? What signs tell us that the case is getting worse?
It is important to be in contact with your GP remotely (call or video call) so that the sick person's health status can be followed up.

If the symptoms worsen, or if you have any of the warning signs or symptoms described at the end, you should go to a hospital emergency room for medical evaluation.

It is also important to mention that, if a family member or the person who is sick goes to the hospital, it is recommended to use mouth covers and avoid traveling by public transport, to avoid crowds of people. In addition to hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette.

Warning signs and symptoms

If you have any of the following, go to the nearest hospital emergency room:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent chest pain or tightness
• Confusion or loss of alertness
• Bluish lips or face

What happens when you don't wash your bed sheets in a week

 What happens when you don't wash your bed sheets in a week

Face it: you're terribly lazy to change your bedding. A habit that you will now internalize after reading everything that can happen to it when it is not clean

One of the things you like least in life is changing the sheets . You usually do it on Sundays, when you are serious about sprucing up your house. However, some weekend you happen to change them. "I just don't have the washing machine full enough", "I don't have time", "they're not dirty" or "I'm lazy" are usually your powerful reasons for sleeping seven more days on the same surface.

- What happens when you don't wash your bed sheets in a week and Bed Sheets Product

Well, friend, we have to tell you that you make a big mistake . When you sleep, bedding comes into contact with your body, filtering your body fluids into each layer of the fabric. These fluids include sweat and other much more unpleasant substances, as Mary Marlowe Leverette , an expert on the subject, details in ' About' .

"It is common to find saliva, urine , genital fluids and even fecal matter between the sheets . The absence of cleaning allows these substances to seep into pillows and mattresses, and these are much more difficult to clean," he says.

Your body comes into contact with bedding, leaking bodily fluids such as sweat, saliva, urine, genital fluids, and even fecal matter.

"Your skin cells, dust mites and microscopic insects" also seep into your sheets, says Leverette, who points out that millions of these bugs "live in your bed, eat your dead skin and can cause respiratory problems such as asthma and allergies. " . In addition, you run the risk of infecting small wounds or scratches that you have on your body.

New York Medical University microbiologist and pathologist Philip Tierno , author of 'The Secret Life of Germs. Observations and Lessons from a Microbe Hunter '(Atria Books), follows Leverette's line: "Human skin is food for dust mites", he recalled in a report published in' The Wall Street Journal '. "A person can perspire a liter of sweat in one night , even more if you sleep under a lot of sheets ”.

Solution: wash the sheets in hot water

The ideal for proper hygiene is to wash the bedding once a week with hot water, something essential to "maintain a clean and healthy space, help prevent allergies and maintain good body hygiene ." If you live in a city with a very hot climate, the expert warns, it is best to do more frequent washing, because it increases your night perspiration. The microbiologist, for his part, also recommends washing the sheets once a week at a temperature between 55 and 65 degrees , and then drying them with a hot water program. We should also pay attention to the mattress and pillows . Here is a short summary:

• Sheets: once a week

Many families change the sheets every two weeks, some even every month, a time that is clearly excessive. Ideally, change the sheets every week and wash them at least 60 degrees, to effectively kill bacteria . It is also advisable to dry them in the open, since sunlight is the most effective in eliminating microorganisms.

• Pillows: every three months

After two years, 10% of the weight of a pillow that has not passed through the washing machine corresponds to dead mites or their droppings. It sucks, right? Unfortunately, it is not the only dirt that accumulates on our pillow: if we have not washed it, up to a third corresponds to mites, bacteria, dead skin and up to 16 species of fungi . Pillows should be washed every three months. The feathers you have to take to the dry cleaner, but if they are synthetic you can put them without fear in the washing machine, at 60 degrees you will kill all the bacteria. It is also very important to dry them well, otherwise mold will appear. Centrifuge the pillows well (if your washing machine is not any wonder, do it twice) and hang them in the sun.

• Mattress: every six months

Like sheets and pillows, the mattress accumulates dust, bacteria and mold that can lead to infections and allergic reactions of all kinds. To thoroughly wash a mattress, you have to take it to the dry cleaner, but it is not necessary to bundle so much. It is enough to vacuum the mattress and air it well every half year. If it has any stains, rub the surface with a cloth dampened in cold water and upholstery soap. Again, it is very important that you dry it well after the operation.

• Pajamas: every other day

The eternal doubt about when we should wash pajamas has even starred in a joke book , but we should not take the matter as a joke. Especially in summer, we sweat a lot, so we would do well to put our pajamas in the washing machine every other night, as we would any other garment. But we don't.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COTTON OR POLYESTER BED SHEETS

 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COTTON OR POLYESTER BED SHEETS

100% COTTON SHEETS

Cotton is a natural fiber and is one of the most respectful with the skin . It is perfect for the delicate skin of babies and also for all those who have skin allergies. In fact, it is recommended that young children sleep exclusively on 100% cotton sheets.

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One of the advantages of cotton is that it is very breathable. Therefore, it is a perfect fabric for summer, especially for people who sweat a lot , as it prevents them from getting wet all night. Furthermore, the feel of cotton can be imitated, but never matched. Its softness is unique and for many people there is nothing comparable.

Cotton sheets last for an extremely long time and do not pill or shed, so they stay impeccable for many years . The time they last will also depend on the quality of the cotton and the sheet.

Cotton is also very positive from a thermal point of view, since it is very cool in summer and very warm in winter, so the temperature of the bed will always be perfect. We must not forget that the original flannel is 100% cotton.

100% cotton also has certain disadvantages, one of which is that it can fade in the first few washes and also tends to shrink. Manufacturers already take this into account, so they usually make the sheets a little larger so that when they shrink they are perfect on the bed.

Another problem with cotton is that it wrinkles a lot , especially if the clothes are not laid out immediately after the wash cycle has finished. Even doing so, we will not get rid of the iron and on some occasions it can be laborious since the edges of the sheets tend to become uneven when shrinking, which makes it necessary to try to stretch them when ironing so that they are well once folded. bed sheets.

100% POLYESTER SHEETS

Polyester is a totally synthetic fabric , that is, it is created by man. Over the years it has undergone a great evolution , so the polyester that we currently have on the market has nothing to do with what was marketed ten years ago, for example. Among the main advantages of this fabric is, to begin with, its price, since it is much cheaper than cotton .

We also have to highlight its finishes , for example in satin sheets that imitate silk and that cannot be achieved with other types of fabrics. Or the intense colors that are achieved when dyeing polyester. As for its daily use, it is very practical since it hardly wrinkles and it is very easy to wash and iron.

Of course, they also have drawbacks. Today's polyester has greatly improved in its moisture wicking power, but it falls short of that of cotton. Also, some polyester sheets have a tendency to accumulate static electricity .

In general, they are sheets that are not usually too pleasant in summer because being less breathable they can cause sweat to accumulate, but they work very well during winter.

50% COTTON AND 50% POLYESTER SHEETS

Surely, it is the option that is most used in homes because it achieves practically all the advantages of cotton and also those of polyester . They are durable sheets if they are of quality and do not shrink . They accept a wide variety of colors and patterns, are soft and breathable and do not wrinkle too much in the wash.


In fact, many people don't even wash their irons every time and only do it once in a while to keep them well. As for the time of year, these sheets are perfect for the whole year as they are very neutral . They are not excessively cool in summer and not too warm in winter, so they fit very well with heated homes or areas that do not have very extreme temperatures .

THE BRAND IS ESSENTIAL

Today, with all that has been invested in obtaining high-quality polyester, it is not so much the material that you have to look at to know if you are looking at quality sheets like the brand. When the customer knows that a brand responds and that it always offers the best quality products, they have no doubt and it will not matter so much what they are made with as the design, as long as they have the brand's guarantee.

How to choose the bed sheets for your room?

 How to choose the bed sheets for your room?

We tell you everything you want to know about OUR SHEETS, so that when choosing yours, you do it according to the way you sleep and live.

When choosing sheets there are different factors to take into account. It does not depend exclusively on comfort when sleeping, if they warm us or are cooler, although this is a key factor, there are also those who choose them according to how much care they require, if they need ironing or are easy to clean.

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The information you need to choose the set of sheets that goes with you

Choose the sheets according to the composition of the fabric: The sheets can be made entirely of one fiber (cotton, linen, silk, etc.) or have combinations of natural and synthetic fibers (polyester, nylon, rayon, etc.).
Choosing sheets by thread count: Refers to the number of threads, both vertical and horizontal, woven into one square inch of fabric. The more threads, the softer the sheets will be.
Find the measurements of the sheets that fit your mattress: The 1-square sheets are used for a mattress up to 0.90 m wide x 1.90 m long, the Twin Size are for a mattress up to 1 m wide x 2 m long; those known as Queen Size serve up to 1.50 m wide x 1.90 m long; the Extra Queen serve up to 1.60 m wide x 2 m long and finally, the King Size, up to 2 m wide x 2 m long.
How to choose sheets according to their functionality: Each one will determine what they are looking for in their bedding. Do you prefer them to be warm or rather fresh? Convenience and easy washing?

Types of sheets

What are the characteristics of cotton and polyester sheets?

Our cotton and polyester sheets are the perfect combination of softness and practicality. If you live in an apartment or have little space to hang your sheets and you don't have time to iron them either, but you like them to be soft, these sheets are for you. Its fabric is made up of cotton, which gives it breathability and a pleasant texture, and polyester which gives it resistance, low tendency to wrinkle and fast drying.

What characteristics do extra soft sheets have?

If for you the softness and silkiness of the sheets is more important, but also that they are light. Our extra soft sheets are what you are looking for, they go through a treatment called “Stone-washed”, from which they obtain their silkiness, their characteristic wrinkled effect and the lightness of their fabric, resulting in a super soft sheet, without the need for ironing and fast drying.

What are the characteristics of 210 thread count sheets?

For those who are hot and do not like sheets that contain body heat there are our 210 thread count sheets. Due to their composition of 100% cotton, they quickly absorb moisture and allow it to evaporate into the air, generating a feeling of freshness, which makes them comfortable in hot climates, while in winter they can absorb and retain the heat of the Body.

What are the characteristics of 100% cotton sheets?

Our 100% cotton sheets are an intermediate option between those of polyester and cotton and those of 210 threads, since their fabric gives them breathability, softness to the touch and an intermediate weight.

You already know the qualities of our sheets, we invite you to use this information when making your purchase so that you can choose the ones that best suit your comfort and daily routine.