Experts also share the ideal washing frequency for all your other bedding.
Key Takeaways
Maintaining clean sheets is no easy feat.
Just how often should youwash your sheets?
We turned to the experts for answers.
“Once a week is standard,” says Rose.
Shelby Harris, MD, is slightly more conservative.
If you wash your sheets bi-weekly, remove your pillowcases ahead of time and wash them separately.
For more delicatesilk pillowcases, using a mesh laundry bag on a gentle cycle in cold water is recommended.
Hygiene Habits
The frequency of washing your sheets is impacted by the season and your nightly habits.
Perspiration matters as well.
In this case, washing weekly instead of bi-weekly is ideal.
Number of People and Pets in the Bed
How many people are sleeping in said bed?
“If you share a bed, it gets twice the wear,” says Rose.
If you share a bed, wash your sheets more frequently than once every other week.
As tempting as it is to cozy up with a snack in bed, avoid eating where you sleep.
Crumbs can contribute to dirty sheets and invite unwanted critters into your bedroom.
Bedding Material
Consider the fabric you’re sleeping on.
For example, cotton andbamboo sheetsvary in care compared to linen.
What Happens If You Don’t Wash Your Sheets Regularly?
Sheets that go too long without washing can actually lead to a variety of health issues.
This can cause allergies, asthma as well as skin infections and acne."
Harris adds it can even lead to sleep disturbances, fungal growth, and evenbed bug issues.
If you use a top sheet, wash once a month.
Comforters
Your comforter is the one item of bedding that can be cleaned the least frequently.
Whencleaning your comforteryou have two options: using your washing machine or taking it to the dry cleaner.
If you do use a top sheet, wash only once a month.
Just double-check your washer and dryer are big enough to accommodate it.
