This forgotten spot deserves your attention.
Few feelings compare to that of slipping into a bed withfreshly washed sheets.
(Clearly, being clean and cozy in bed is one of lifes greatest pleasures.)
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But when you peel back your comforter, are you considering the cleanliness ofyour headboard?
Your skin, hair, and body oils come into close contact with your headboard throughout the night.
This opens the door to bacteria growth, especially in high-temperature, high-humidity climates.
Pointers bacterial findings includeStaphylococcus aureus, which can lead to dangerous skin infections.
The reason headboards are so germy?
Because they are often neglected in cleaning routines, according to Pointer.
(Just confirm your fabric is safe to clean with upholstery cleaner in the first place!)
Disinfecting is another key step to preventing the development of bacteria, fungus, and mold.
you’re able to disinfect your fabric headboard using asteam cleaneror a disinfecting spray, McAllister says.
If you didnt know about the inherent grossness of headboards before, now you do.
So, the next time you wash your bedsheets, add a headboard-disinfecting step into your cleaning routine.
It could save you from a staph infection, and itll certainly deliver peace of mind.
