Have you ever thought what is the actual rule of thumb of changing bed sheets? Do you feel like you’re doing it too often or not so often? The research found that 91% of people change their sheets every other week, however this is not enough, and we will discuss in this blog why it should be done more often.
Bed sheets
We advise our customers to change their bed sheets at least every week, so make sure that you have several bedding sets instead of waiting for the ones you have taken off to wash and dry. It is also important to know how to wash your bed sheets. Wash your sheets at least at 60°C, washing at a lower temperature will only give dust miles a bath and will help to get rid of dirt but it won’t kill pathogens. We also suggest that you dry your bedding in sunlight if possible, as UV light helps to kill micro-organisms.
Duvets and pillows
Even though your duvet and pillows are always covered with bed sheets, duvets need to be washed every 6 months. Pillows however, need to be washed more often, as they collect much more of dead skin, dust mites and bugs, we advise to wash them every 3 months. It is also important that you purchase washing machine washable bedding and that it is suitable for your drum capacity or even better, use a dry cleaners or laundrette. If you are washing your bedding at home, make sure you dry them immediately after washing due to material, bedding can become smelly if they’re left damp.
Mattress protectors
Mattress protectors are great to extend your mattress’s life. We suggest washing protectors every month, but it might be that you need to wash it more often if spillages occur or you allow pets on the bed. Again, we advise that you dry mattress protectors immediately after washing to avoid smelly bedding.
Mattress
Now, it is not possible for you to wash your mattress however it is recommended to change your mattress every 8 years. But there are some care tips to keep it clean and fresh. Please do read your mattress’s care instructions before using any products on it. We recommend vacuuming your mattress with lowest suction setting and by using upholstery attachment. You can vacuum your mattress as often as you wish and we recommend cleaning your bed frame every week to get rid of dust and dirt.
Lastly, our tips to keep your bedding fresh between washes
We know it may be tempting to let your pet jump into your bed, but your pets should not be allowed in the bed. They carry a lot of dust, dirt and fur which is a no for your bedding to keep it fresh. We also know it may be tempting to jump into your bed with outside clothes, especially after a long day, but please don’t. Always go shower first and change into your sleepwear as our outside clothes carry a lot of dirt, dust and bacteria. We also recommend that you do not eat or drink in bed!
Ladies, we know it feels amazing to put lotion on before bed for soft skin, but most moisturising products have greasy ingredients which is not good for your bedding. We advise to apply your lotion after showering and wait for it to be fully dry before jumping into a bed. For overnight self-tanning, we recommend using a towel or another sheet underneath so that you do not stain your bed. We have also discovered a new product (self-tan sheet protector) which is not only amazing for your skin as it is silk, but it is also great for summer tanning, so you are not sweating off your tan. And it is reusable!
Our services
We know time can be an issue when trying to change your sheets every week, but we’ve got you covered. As part of our cleaning service, we can change the bed sheets for you into fresh ones and even pop the ones we taken off into a wash. Not only does it feel amazing to jump into fresh bedding after a long day, but you are also doing a favour for your health. So do not neglect changing your bed sheets and if you are struggling, we can help. We are only one phone call away from you!
Stay safe, stay clean
with Cleaning Queen
