{"id":1808296,"date":"2023-01-17T11:06:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T16:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1808296"},"modified":"2023-01-17T11:13:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T16:13:29","slug":"doctors-weigh-in-on-the-health-risks-of-not-washing-your-sheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doctors-weigh-in-on-the-health-risks-of-not-washing-your-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctors Weigh In On the Health Risks of Not Washing Your Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdoctors-weigh-in-on-the-health-risks-of-not-washing-your-sheets%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1808296&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>Getting <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/better-sleep-this-year-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">a good night&#8217;s sleep<\/a> Your health is paramount, but the hours you spend in your bed can make your sheets less clean. Experts generally agree that washing your sheets at least once a week is the best way to get rid of any unhygienic buildup. But a 2017 study showed that this is not the case. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mattressadvisor.com\/a-clean-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\">Americans only change their sheets<\/a> On average, one every 24 days.<\/p>\n<p>What happens if you exceed that seven-day mark in a week? Continue reading to find out what happens if you don&#8217;t wash your sheets every other week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/worst-time-brush-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\">This Is the Absolute Worst Time to Brush Your Teeth, Dentists Say<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"181227\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-181227\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/03\/woman-washing-sheets.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"woman holding pile of sheets, health changes after 40\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/03\/woman-washing-sheets.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-washing-sheets-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-washing-sheets-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-washing-sheets-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-181227\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/03\/woman-washing-sheets.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"woman holding pile of sheets, health changes after 40\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/03\/woman-washing-sheets.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-washing-sheets-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-washing-sheets-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-washing-sheets-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock\/Elvira Koneva<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you get the recommended amount of sleep per night, you will spend between 49-63 hours in bed each week. Your bedding can accumulate dirt, dust mites and dead skin cells during this time. That&#8217;s why most experts\u2014from those at <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/blog\/how-often-you-should-wash-your-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The New York Times<\/em><\/a> To <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/house-and-home\/household-advice\/a28407426\/how-often-wash-sheets-care\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Good Housekeeping<\/em><\/a>\u2014recommend washing your sheets once a week. This can be minimized by regularly washing your sheets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-pee-shower-stop\/\" target=\"_blank\">If You Do This in the Shower, Stop Immediately, Doctor Says<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"357503\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-357503\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman with itchy, tingling arms scratching skin.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-357503\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman with itchy, tingling arms scratching skin.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/over-50-shingles-covid-study-news-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dermatologists will not accept you breaking the once-aweek rule. <strong>Alok Vij<\/strong>MD warns that <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/heres-how-often-you-should-wash-your-sheets-in-the-summer-and-the-disgusting-reasons-why\/\" target=\"_blank\">dirty sheets<\/a> Itchy skin and seasonal allergies can lead to rashes, asthma flare ups, allergic reactions, or itchy skin. While sweat and built up dirt can cause these symptoms, it&#8217;s most often dust mites and their excrement that are to blame.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/bedding-information\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-sheets\" target=\"_blank\">Dust mites<\/a> are microscopic creatures that are very common in most households. They do not bite, but they can lead to skin rashes and irritation, and may worsen allergy symptoms for many people,&#8221; The Sleep Foundation explains. &#8220;Dust mites can reproduce at prolific rates and can live solely off of dead skin cells. At any given time, there can be tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of dust mites living in your mattress and bedding. Even if you&#8217;re not allergic to dust mites, you probably don&#8217;t want to be sharing your bed with thousands of them. Washing sheets regularly can help.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"417275\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-417275\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/woman-art-of-green-laundry-detergent-recall-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"A woman measuring laundry detergent in the cap to pour into a washing machine\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/woman-art-of-green-laundry-detergent-recall-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1000w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-art-of-green-laundry-detergent-recall-news-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-art-of-green-laundry-detergent-recall-news-2.jpg, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-417275\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/woman-art-of-green-laundry-detergent-recall-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"A woman measuring laundry detergent in the cap to pour into a washing machine\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/woman-art-of-green-laundry-detergent-recall-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1000w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-art-of-green-laundry-detergent-recall-news-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-art-of-green-laundry-detergent-recall-news-2.jpg, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock \/ Zivica Kerkez<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A good starting point for anyone who spends a lot of time sleeping in bed is to wash your sheets once a week. Experts suggest that you wash your sheets more frequently if you have the time. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/cat-biting-toes-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">pets to sleep in your bed<\/a>If you have allergies or asthma. Washing your hands every three to four days can help reduce symptoms and lower the risk of developing health problems.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan on washing your sheets this often, it&#8217;s best to use sheets that have a high thread count and are made of durable materials\u2014Egyptian cotton, for example\u2014that can withstand regular washing and drying cycles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get more health news delivered directly to your inbox <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for our daily newsletter<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"169703\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-169703\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/laundry-washing-bed-sheets.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"washing bedsheets\" width=\"811\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/laundry-washing-bed-sheets.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 811w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/laundry-washing-bed-sheets-1.jpg, 740&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/laundry-washing-bed-sheets-2.jpg, 1136&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-169703\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/laundry-washing-bed-sheets.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"washing bedsheets\" width=\"811\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/laundry-washing-bed-sheets.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 811w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/laundry-washing-bed-sheets-1.jpg, 740&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/laundry-washing-bed-sheets-2.jpg, 1136&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pre-treating stains will ensure that your sheets remain in top shape even if you wash them frequently. You can use Shout or OxiClean to treat stains. (Depending on which product you choose, gloves may be necessary).<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Next, put your sheets into the wash cycle on a low-temperature setting\u201440 degrees Fahrenheit is considered ideal for weekly washes. If you have sheets that have been washed more than once a week, or it is cold and flu season, increase the temperature to kill germs. &#8220;Try to avoid using fabric softeners and dryer sheets, or at least don&#8217;t use them for every wash. Softeners leave residue that decreases the fabric&#8217;s breathability and absorbency. And if that residue builds up over time, you may end up feeling overheated in your sheets,&#8221; Additions <em>The New York Times<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a good night&#8217;s sleep Your health is paramount, but the hours you spend in your bed can make your sheets less clean. Experts generally agree that washing your sheets at least once a week is the best way to get rid of any unhygienic buildup. 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