How Often Should You Change Your Bed Sheets?

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
  • How often should you change your bed sheets? Every Week? Every Other Week? Once a month? How about pillowcases, blankets, and duvet covers? Do they all need washing?
    If you haven't changed your bedding lately, this is for you.
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    0:10 - How often should you change your bed linens?
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    1:45 - Should I wash all towels and linens between guests?
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    3:10 - What is the minimum time to wash sheets?
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    4:06 - When should I dust?
    4:34 - Should I vacuum around the bed?
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Komentáře • 242

  • @AskAngelaBrown
    @AskAngelaBrown  Před 3 lety +1

    Take a look at this playlist of similar videos we made on cleaning bedrooms. More fab info
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  • @Welcometothenow
    @Welcometothenow Před 4 lety +62

    I wash my bed linens once a week. Glad to know I’m spot on.

  • @faithbrown9316
    @faithbrown9316 Před 4 lety +36

    Nothing is more wonderful than going to bed in nice crisp clean sheets!

  • @suzannedu419
    @suzannedu419 Před 4 lety +54

    I'm single and sleep in a queen-size bed. I wash my sheets every second week because I sleep on one side for one week and then switch to the other side of the bed the following week. This also gives my bed even wear on both sides.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +9

      I LOVE your creativity. Thanks for sharing this tip.

    • @sandyrose2398
      @sandyrose2398 Před 4 lety +2

      @@AskAngelaBrown I also have a queen-sized bed - and only sleep on one side. I bought my new mattress 4 yrs ago. My previous mattress was 16 yrs old - and I was able to see my body indentations.

    • @santievandermerwe
      @santievandermerwe Před 4 lety +3

      I am not single, but my husband works is Germany and I stay in South Africa, so I am mostly alone. I also alternate between his side and mine to wear out our mattress evenly, and I change my linens every other week as well.

    • @christinemason2938
      @christinemason2938 Před 4 lety +3

      Suzanne Du4. Me four. I sleep alone on a queen sized bed, alternate to other side weekly and wash them every 2 weeks!

    • @gypsy97feder94
      @gypsy97feder94 Před 4 lety +6

      i did this for yearsa until I got a dog!

  • @helpfulnhappy
    @helpfulnhappy Před 4 lety +24

    A tip to go along with Angela's ceiling fan cleaning... Wipe down the ceiling fan blades with an old pillowcase (dedicated solely to this task) and the dirt and gunk are left in the pillowcase and not on your bed or floors.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +3

      Great idea! Thank you for sharing your tip and thanks for watching. 🙂

    • @juliehock6059
      @juliehock6059 Před 4 lety

      helpfulnhappy I agree, and have the special pillow slip - however I always forget! Can see the dust gathering on the blades. In winter not so terrible but once summer comes and the fan is used one can imagine all that dust blowing around!

  • @itsacarolbthing5221
    @itsacarolbthing5221 Před 4 lety +22

    I just love your delivery, and I find your voice really calming.

  • @LisaB_12204
    @LisaB_12204 Před 4 lety +42

    I wash my sheets weekly, pillow cases daily or every other day. My PJs, they are washed daily. People who shower before bed and don't sweat during the night and use PJs weekly should ok for weekly care. Also, sick people should use mouthwash with alcohol to clean their toothbrushes between uses.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +4

      That's great! Thanks for sharing!

    • @cUser691
      @cUser691 Před 4 lety +2

      Lisa Brickman That is inspiring and smart... esp the pillowcases if dermatologic reasons.

    • @sunnygirl87
      @sunnygirl87 Před 4 lety +7

      @@cUser691 I think a lot of teen acne is due to infrequent changes or pillow cases?

    • @cUser691
      @cUser691 Před 4 lety +1

      Sunny girl 87 Agree w u- thanks much

    • @kirstieb8025
      @kirstieb8025 Před 4 lety +1

      Sunny girl 87
      nah, just teenage stuffs

  • @RebelAlliance42
    @RebelAlliance42 Před 4 lety +20

    I have 2 layers of protection on our mattresses and pillows, waterproof and quilted. I change and wash them and the duvet sets every time I change the sheets. Also I wash our blankets once a month. I have 2 sets of everything for every bed. My duvet set and sheets are white, so I soak them in enzyme oxy clean for a couple of days before washing. Nothing better than getting into a fresh, clean bed at the end of the day!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +3

      That's great!! It feels great to rest on fresh sheets.

    • @kirstieb8025
      @kirstieb8025 Před 4 lety

      Hets Girl
      why you got white?

    • @RebelAlliance42
      @RebelAlliance42 Před 4 lety +3

      @@kirstieb8025 because it's luxurious and I can bleach it if I need to

    • @tbear1111
      @tbear1111 Před 4 lety

      Great idea! Where do you soak them before washing? Do you have a laundry room sink?

  • @rosemarygreenslade3497
    @rosemarygreenslade3497 Před 4 lety +8

    I wash my sheets and duvet cover and pillow cases once a week in the winter. But hot weather I like clean sheets as often as possible. So wash every other day usually.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for sharing. Yes, seasons can also affect how often you wash the linens. I know in the wintertime my husband likes the house SUPER cold and there are nights I'm 7 layers deep in clothes (often gloves and a beanie hat) when I climb between the covers. So washing the sheets is not as much a priority as is the pillow case and the first layer of clothing I'm wearing.

  • @bittehiereinfugen7723
    @bittehiereinfugen7723 Před 2 lety +6

    I love the smell of freshly laundered bed linen, and there is nothing nicer than having a fresh shower in the evening after a long, tiring day, putting on fresh pajamas and lying in a clean, good-smelling bed.
    I change our duvet covers at least once a week, more often (especially in summer), because our dogs sometimes sleep in our bed at the foot of the bed.
    Since one of the dogs is allergic to dust mites, we also have these special covers, which I wash every two weeks, the actual pillows and blankets (inlets) every four weeks.
    In order to completely remove the dog's hair from the duvet covers, I put them in the tumble dryer for 30 minutes at a low temperature after washing, then I hang them on the clothesline to dry (I try to use as little electricity as possible).
    When I was still working in the hospital (I am a nurse) I changed the bedclothes at least once in my shift for completely bedridden patients (and at the same time did at least one little "cat wash" - face, hands, private parts-). This has often had a visibly positive effect on their wellbeing; I think the need to feel clean is human nature and you shouldn't underestimate it.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 2 lety +1

      That's a great tip about the dog hair. Thanks for sharing - I completely agree that there's nothing better than feeling fresh!

    • @NAprincess324
      @NAprincess324 Před 2 lety +1

      Ugh you’re giving me goose bumps just reading this!! I love it the smell ugh it’s the best! 😊

  • @ms.sherlock
    @ms.sherlock Před 4 lety +10

    Your videos are so helpful for non-professional cleaners like me!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop me a line. I'm so thrilled you're here. :-)

  • @Irene-gq4jr
    @Irene-gq4jr Před 4 lety +6

    Woop woop! Changed my bed clothes earlier and it's now in a boil wash with the bath towels. Fiancé and I sometimes sweat a lot overnight and often wear a t-shirt to bed to mitigate this. One each, that is! Bedding gets changed once a week, and there's nothing more soothing than getting into a bed with freshly washed linen that has been dried outdoors in the sun. Fully agree with the need for a clean bedroom, you spend a third of your life in it.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +4

      Thanks for sharing!! I love this story. I especially like the soothing part with freshly washed linen that has been dried outdoors in the sun. It takes me back to the farm where all our clothes where hung out on a line to dry. :-)

    • @christinethomas9103
      @christinethomas9103 Před 4 lety +3

      I change my bed once a week and don't have a drier so washing gets hung outside in all weather's ( I live in New Zealand)

  • @minikorsi
    @minikorsi Před 4 lety +5

    What a detailed, professional content! 🙌🏻

  • @evelynespoons3185
    @evelynespoons3185 Před 4 lety +10

    I HAVE ALWAYS WASHED MY SHEETS ONCE A WEEK, SO I WAS GLAD TO HEAR THAT I WAS RIGHT ON TRACK. ONE THING I DO MISS DOING THO SINCE I LIVE IN A CONDO NOW IS HANGING MY THEM OUTSIDE TO AIR DRY IN THE SUNSHINE.
    THAT'S THE BEST!!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      That's great! Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @jaammuay4323
    @jaammuay4323 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for this great advice. From now on I will change my bed linens every week instead of every other week.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +2

      If we spend 8 hours a night in the bed x 7 nights a week that's 56 hours in the same sheets and that is if we wash them weekly. If we only wash them every other week that's 112 hours divided by 24 hours / in the same sheets which is like wearing the same clothes for 4.5 days (24 hours a day) Ewww! LOL.

    • @yeevonn3
      @yeevonn3 Před 4 lety

      Angela Brown but there’s no barrier between you and your clothes, whereas your clothes creates a barrier between you and your sheets.
      I only change pillow cases once a week (more if my kid drooled and stinked them up). I should really wash my sheets more ..

  • @lindyholland3273
    @lindyholland3273 Před 4 lety +1

    Some great tips, thank you.

  • @maryannchandonnait8094
    @maryannchandonnait8094 Před 4 lety +6

    During the summer, I change my pillowcases every 2-3 days. Feels fresh even if sheets aren't changed as often.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @veevee111
    @veevee111 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for mentioning the CPAP machine ❤️. Also, side/night tables and ceiling fans because, after all, the CPAP machine feeds you forced air, which is already around the machine and is delivered through the tubing attached, in order to keep the user's airway open/clear (in my case).
    I find dust on my machine every morning so I give it a swipe right then.
    Thanks for sharing 👍

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for sharing your experience. May you breathe and sleep soundly at night. 🙏

    • @veevee111
      @veevee111 Před 4 lety

      @@AskAngelaBrown 💜

    • @tf4606
      @tf4606 Před rokem

      Well, luckily, CPAP machines have pollen filters and ultrafine filters. There is no dust getting through an ultrafine filter. Just remember to clean the pollen filter and replace the ultrafine filter as indicated by the manufacturer.

  • @thenightporter
    @thenightporter Před 2 lety +2

    I have a duvet (a warm one for winter and a thin cool one for summer). No matter the season and with a room temp the same year round, I can wake up sweating. I don't have the time or the energy to then wash and iron duvet covers and I am also mindful of the impact it has on the environment so I always have a 100% cotton top sheet between me and the duvet which is replaced once a week. Replaced next day if I sweat.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for sharing your input and thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

  • @kellyyork3898
    @kellyyork3898 Před rokem +1

    You really need to do a short series of videos for those of us who live in the SE. it rains a ton here. As a matter of fact some of the top 10 “wettest” cities in the US are in the SE. Please address mold, mildew, fungi, bacteria, that funny smell from excessive dampness, and whether or not ( and when and where ) to effectively use chlorine/bleach to clean. Love, love your videos. So helpful and informative.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před rokem

      I’m so glad you like my videos and thanks for the show topic suggestion. 👍

  • @lorriepence8297
    @lorriepence8297 Před rokem +1

    This was good. Thank you

  • @bluestar.8938
    @bluestar.8938 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Angela : )

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 2 lety +1

      Sure. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to reach out. :-)

  • @ry9335
    @ry9335 Před rokem +1

    I'd like to think I'm a pretty clean person, I'm a single guy living alone. I change my sheets every week usually on a Sunday, I'm here cause I was curious how others did it, this video was very informative! Can't beat clean sheets!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the feedback! And clean sheets always makes going to bed so much better. Thanks for watching!

  • @nmcelroy3540
    @nmcelroy3540 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve always changed my bedding 1x weekly. Last time I had the flu, I dragged myself out of bed and changed my bedding every other day. Lol. I’m like you mentioned i dust and vacuum when it’s time to change the sheets.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 3 lety

      NICE! Sounds like you've got a system in place there. Thanks for sharing. :-)

  • @cUser691
    @cUser691 Před 4 lety +5

    Living in Chicago w/No Washer or Dryer.Bought old-fashioned Wash Board, Zote & Feldspar soaps, spinner machine, and collapsible hanger.Saving $ [rent includes utilities and water],not covid risk @ crowded laundromats. Solution!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you for sharing and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @nickyulia4994
    @nickyulia4994 Před 4 lety +2

    I do that as soon as those quests leave I will get on with cleaning washing straight away I trully believe you

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Awesome. Thanks for the updates. I am thrilled to hear your process. And you're right, it makes resetting the room so much less stressful for the next guest. :-)

  • @MissDeb-jq6nz
    @MissDeb-jq6nz Před 4 lety

    Hm-mmm! So right! Only professional cleaners get the right details!! I know order of operations is SO IMPORTANT! Top to bottom is HOW TO. I use pillow covers and a mattress cover encasement. But I am grateful for this channel. Blessings to you!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks Deb for your kind words of encouragement and support. It's nice to have you here. :-)

    • @MissDeb-jq6nz
      @MissDeb-jq6nz Před 4 lety

      @@AskAngelaBrown Sure thing, Angela... we household workers... SOMETIMES NEED A REMINDER from you all who REALLY know...😎. But, if you need any pointers for cooking, I'm yer gal!! 🙆

  • @manestage5403
    @manestage5403 Před rokem +2

    I usually do it once a week, but I’m in the bed with C-vd, and I just spent a half hour remaking my bed after washing and sanitizing the linen. It usually takes me just a few minutes. I had to sit some of the time. I’m gonna have to really get myself together to do this again tomorrow. Lol
    And I HAVE to do it, because the thought of sleeping in this bed with nasty linen…🤢

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před rokem +2

      Oh no!I am so sorry you are sick. I wish you a speedy recovery. 🤗 🙏

  • @lou8178
    @lou8178 Před 4 lety +2

    Love your videos! I change my bed sheet often, every few days because I feel that it is the part that gets the most ‘dirty’, pillow cases usually go at the same time but not always since I got protectors. I admit I am a bit lazy with changing the duvet cover itself, perhaps once a week or just over. 🤭

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for sharing and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @LMNevada
    @LMNevada Před 2 lety +1

    True. We change ours each week.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 2 lety +1

      Hooray! Great schedule to be on. Thanks for sharing this and for joining the conversation.

  • @musicgirl999
    @musicgirl999 Před rokem +1

    I do mine every other week!

  • @altaneri6980
    @altaneri6980 Před 4 lety +1

    I wash the linens once a week and dust ceiling fan weekly. I wash our pillows once a month.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +2

      That's great, thank you for sharing and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @miriambucholtz9315
    @miriambucholtz9315 Před 4 lety +1

    I only have two sets of sheets so they get changed once a week. I also do laundry once a week; living in an apartment means using pay washers and dryers. Doing laundry every day would mean that I don't eat. I clean once a week, too and tidy the place daily.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      It sounds like you've got a good system in place. Thanks for watching. :-)

  • @regplate2923
    @regplate2923 Před 2 lety +1

    Once a week in winter. Twice a week in summer. But I am retired and have the time to do it. 😀

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 2 lety +1

      That's great , thanks for sharing your routine!

  • @nellestanton771
    @nellestanton771 Před 2 lety +1

    Yep a weekly wash gal ...however I do the pillow cases more often and I have mattress and pillow protectors as well ...I also wash my duvet ( not just the outer cover) once every few weeks or change it and fabric spray with 99% germ kill spray.. lavender is good for keeping moths at bay and also promotes sleep... bicarbonate soda sprinkle on the mattress between turning and vacuum ..yep vacuum as bed/dust bugs - my mattress I cannot flip so I just get hubby to turn it as it has memory foam topper....when my children were small they had atopic eczema so I was told by a nurse to change linen 2-3 days ...and it stuck ...linen sheets ...cotton and if not possible for cost ...then cotton mix fabrics ...my husband moans about the sheer amount of linen ...but that's just how it is! My throws are changed 3-4 days to keep my furniture clean ....I have pups ...so if I want to.keep....my furniture clean ....bed linen must be easy 👍🏻 I have arthritis ..so it's difficult...I prefer sunshine to dry clothes rather than heat ..but I read bugs hate the heat of the tumble dryer ..so I may not be quite as good that way ...but I just love clean sheets ...it's my ting 😂

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 2 lety +1

      I love clean sheets too. Thanks so much for writing in : )

  • @marjoriejohnson6535
    @marjoriejohnson6535 Před 4 lety +1

    It all depends..do you shower before bed, do you wear pajamas, and how clean is the room. Ps. Because i dont wash my hair daily( nighly) i change the pillow case daily.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @kat4animals004
    @kat4animals004 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Angela. Do you use an air purifier in your own home? Regardless, as if you do or not, do you know of one that's good quality and actually helpful for dust and smoke? - cigarette smoke smell from a person in the household that smokes outside but it comes in on their clothes. Hence, I'm sure some ash comes in the home. Thanks so much!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Kat, Yes I do use an air purifier, and depending on the size of your home or the area you are trying to treat will depend on which machine you buy. This is a great one amzn.to/3OpYzIh (paid link) and a bit on the pricy side but designed for Allergens, Smoke, Smokers, Dust, Odors, Pollen, Pet Dander. When considering which one to buy, look at the cost of the filter replacements as well and the frequency of changing them.

  • @Amelia-fy7qz
    @Amelia-fy7qz Před rokem +1

    When I was growing up we would wash our sheets maybe every 6 months.
    Once I moved out and baught dark sheets I started doing it once a month.
    After I got a dog it went up to once a week.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před rokem +1

      It sounds like you're on a great program now. And with the dog that's a great idea, especially if the dog shares the bed with the humans. Thanks for sharing this. :-)

  • @gratitude7397
    @gratitude7397 Před 4 lety +5

    Can you or have you done a video about cleaning the mattress? I always see the baking soda and vacuum idea. Thanks

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +5

      Is the baking soda and the mattress working for you? I'm a big fan of mattress encasings that are washed regularly. This way there is never a need to clean the mattress. You just remove the encasing and wash that. BAM!

    • @gratitude7397
      @gratitude7397 Před 4 lety +4

      @@AskAngelaBrown Ahhh true. We bought a mattress topper for added comfort. I suggested the cover to my husband. He said whats the point if we have the topper. I'll show him your post😏

    • @christinemason2938
      @christinemason2938 Před 4 lety

      About every other month I put a cup of baking soda in a bowl, add 10 drops of lavender essential oil, stir it up, sprinkle it all over my mattress using an old flour sifter now used only for this purpose, leave it on for at least 4 hours, then vacuum it off.

    • @aliciamcgilloway3707
      @aliciamcgilloway3707 Před 2 lety

      @@gratitude7397 what kind d of mattress topper did you get?

  • @patriciarussell7487
    @patriciarussell7487 Před 4 lety +17

    Phyllis Diller once said,"I wash my sheets once a year,wether they need it or not"! Lol! Do mine weekly.Retired,live alone.I think if you're young,w.boyfriend etc.. ,and active 💝,you should do more often!Wink wink!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +5

      Hahaha...thanks for sharing and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @wandacoetzer615
    @wandacoetzer615 Před 4 lety +2

    I bath before I go to bed sleep alone in a queen bed change my linen once a week in winter but summer twice a week

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @laurareynolds7646
    @laurareynolds7646 Před 4 lety +1

    I line my trashcans with 5 bags at a time. Then you just remove the top bag. Ive also done this with fitted sheets. One over the other. Remove top sheet and wash with flat sheet. Make bed with fresh clean flat sheet. Saves me time.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the time saving tips. I love hearing about systems like this. :-)

  • @carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11

    I change my sheets every third day and everyone thinks I’m weird. I’m talking about my friends and family think I have OCD. I do the same thing a desk fan after I get everything off the bed but the dirty sheets. I washed my pillows once a week and I think that’s not enough

    • @probablynot1368
      @probablynot1368 Před 4 lety

      Yes, that’s too often. Maybe shower and wash/dry your hair before you go to bed so that your sheets will stay clean longer.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +2

      Your screen name says (Life After 60) which hints at post menopause. It's really common during menopause for women to wash their linens and bed sheets a couple of times a week due to severe night sweats. It's not as strange a concept as it sounds. And those who have never been through it don't have a clue. LOL. Thanks for sharing. :-)

  • @vicki822
    @vicki822 Před 4 lety +1

    How many sets of bed sheets do you recommend having for each bed in order to be able to launder bed sheets at least once a week?

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +4

      If you are just talking about a home - 2 sets per bed. If it's an Airbnb, 3 sets. One I would leave in a guest closet in the event that the guest had an accident (threw up or something) and needed to change the bed sheets without calling the host to come back to the property to reset the bed - and then one set for the wash between guests.

    • @sct4040
      @sct4040 Před 4 lety +2

      Victoria Clemmons
      At least 2-4, so they won't wear out too quickly, with lots of pillowcases.

    • @vanessaeden8174
      @vanessaeden8174 Před 4 lety +2

      I change our bedding, bottom sheet, duvet cover plus pillowcases once a week. Last count for my superking bed I have 32 sets. Kinda addictive😂🇬🇧

  • @mytwocents848
    @mytwocents848 Před 4 lety +1

    Every day??? That is great if you have your own washer and dryer, but many of us do not. I wash my sheets every other week. It is just me and I just sleep on these sheets. Now that it is hard to get quarters for laundry machines that is about as often as I can do this.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @jasonv9202
    @jasonv9202 Před 3 lety +1

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a brand or type of sheet that can be washed weekly in Hot/Sanitized water temperatures? I’m looking for sheets that will hold up. I’ve tried a few and they all claim warm or cold. Given my allergies, I’d like to use the Sanitized setting on my Steam Washers and Driers. Also sometimes certain stains require more heat to breakup and remove. I’ve had bad luck so far some sheets lasting only a few weeks or months before having noticeable wear in different ways. Thanks!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 3 lety +2

      Lots of Bed and Breakfast owners in our network buy the Charisma brand of bedding from Costco. www.costco.com/charisma-400-thread-count-6-piece-sheet-set.product.100460908.html It is durable, stands up to frequent washing, high temperatures and is affordable.

    • @jasonv9202
      @jasonv9202 Před 3 lety

      I bought 4 sets for my Master Bedroom and they are amazing. I feel like I’m staying at a 5 star hotel. Lol I bought 4 because the Costco sign had the dreaded asterisk on the sign which means they don’t plan to restock the item.

    • @aliciamcgilloway3707
      @aliciamcgilloway3707 Před 2 lety

      @@AskAngelaBrown the link isn't found. I guess they don't sell them anymore. Any other suggestions? I've bought a couple sets recently and they were thin and slept hot. I looking for thick heavy duty soft sheets.

  • @ghostlyimageoffear6210
    @ghostlyimageoffear6210 Před 4 lety +10

    If we did EVERYTHING we are supposed to, as OFTEN as we are supposed to, we cannot work 8 hours a day also and ever simply enjoy life. People live just fine without all this overkill.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for sharing your opinion. I appreciate you stopping by. :-)

    • @wendysmith8298
      @wendysmith8298 Před 4 lety +1

      Why watch a cleaning channel then? People work eight hours a day and still clean their homes. 😎

  • @livenfree
    @livenfree Před 2 lety +1

    I know many of bachelor who doesn't wash their sheets but a couple times a year... What is the negative consequences of that?

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 2 lety

      If the bachelors sleep 8 hours a night (that is technically 1/3rd of a 24-hour day = 1/3rd of your life) with bed sheets wrapped all around your body like underwear - and only washed a couple of times per year... the negative consequences are they will probably stay bachelors. 😂😂😂

  • @catherinemercado2075
    @catherinemercado2075 Před 2 lety +1

    Great that’s what I do

  • @ashn6905
    @ashn6905 Před 4 lety +1

    Should I be cleaning my mattress? If so, how?

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      If you have a mattress casing you don't need to clean the mattress itself because that is barrier protection. And if your mattress has sheets on it most of the time, there shouldn't be a reason to clean it. There are people who sprinkle baking soda on their uncovered mattresses (without casings) and let it set while they was the linens to absorb smells or body odors. You can vacuum that right off with a vacuum attachment on the end of a vacuum hose.

  • @PirateLotusBoutique
    @PirateLotusBoutique Před 5 měsíci

    What if you are extremely busy and honestly don't have time to do it once a week? I don't see how people with kids and pets and jobs can do that once a week 😵‍💫 We are lucky to get clothes washed once a week at our house. The exception is when someone is sick obviously. We can't afford a higher water bill, especially in the summer. They raise the price of electricity from like 6am-8pm in the summer in hopes of “conserving power” during hot summer days because everyone is using their AC and washers and dryers use a lot of electricity. It's two of the top things they suggest not using during these times. I can't stay up all night washing laundry (clothes plus bedding and other things like towels) or even splitting into two nights. I have to be up at 6am and need at least 8 hours of sleep.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 5 měsíci

      It sounds like you're juggling a lot! Maybe finding small pockets of time or delegating tasks can help ease the load a bit.

  • @rubylover5971
    @rubylover5971 Před 4 lety +6

    Uhhg tell me about it my husband sometimes eats on the bed 🛏 and guess who has to clean up and wash the linens 🤦‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

    • @gratitude7397
      @gratitude7397 Před 4 lety +2

      Yup

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Oh no...sorry that you have to deal with that. Definitely not fun!

    • @kirstieb8025
      @kirstieb8025 Před 4 lety

      RUBYLOVE R
      make him do it

    • @rubylover5971
      @rubylover5971 Před 4 lety

      🤣pshhhh when pigs fly . Shooot cleaning to some men Is to
      Much to ask . Smh 🤦‍♀️

    • @yeevonn3
      @yeevonn3 Před 4 lety

      I told my husband he’s not allowed to eat anywhere but the dining room..same goes to my son.

  • @NovelNovelist
    @NovelNovelist Před 4 lety +6

    I wish I could wash my bed sheets every week, but I just can't do it. My bedroom is tiny and the only way to position my bed that works is in the corner with a wall blocking one side and the head of the bed. The room is too small to pull the mattress out to create access (I then can't move around the room). So it's just too difficult and time-consuming to fight with it, and it's such a big project that I have to go as long as I can between doing it. I used to have a nice, normal size room with access on both sides and the ability to move around the bed freely to work on it, and I would change it much more often and it took a fraction of the time and wasn't nearly as strenuous. Now it's just awful though.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety

      That is a really sad story. I don't know what to say but thanks for sharing. :-)

    • @katiethequeen88
      @katiethequeen88 Před 4 lety +2

      Same here! It's a big task because my bed is positioned the same way as you described!

    • @chessiehorton
      @chessiehorton Před 4 lety

      I can see why it’s hard to wash them frequently. For me, I find it important to wash my pillowcases more frequently. I feel like that’s where the “stale” bed smell comes from first...

  • @Ohkeh640
    @Ohkeh640 Před rokem

    I wash my bedding 10-14 days but I always shower before bed and stay clean etc. i also rotate bed sheets at times

  • @ithacacomments4811
    @ithacacomments4811 Před 4 lety +1

    As a single, older adult, I change my bed every 2 weeks. I change my pillowcase weekly. I go to bed clean. I wear PJs. I don't sweat much. If I am sick, I change the bed daily. I use the same bath towel for a week....I hang it so that it dries well daily.

  • @mjass
    @mjass Před 4 lety

    Very informative channel. Bell sub done!
    Q: concentrated Clorox bleach "we use to cleaning clothes"(NOT DIN), Can we use THAT to make solution for COVID disinfection and cleaning floor, glass, metal etc? Thank you so much

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Here is the EPA List 19 which states which products in the USA can be used for COVID disinfection. www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19

    • @mjass
      @mjass Před 4 lety

      @@AskAngelaBrown Thank you very much for your great effort. Appreciated❤️

    • @kjsfl386
      @kjsfl386 Před 4 lety

      Lysol is very effective as well

  • @giselleiglesias9355
    @giselleiglesias9355 Před 2 lety +1

    Weekly

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @radhadas8157
    @radhadas8157 Před 4 lety +1

    I change my sheets and clean my bedroom once a week and keep it clean during the week.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      YES! That's what we're talking about. High Five for a job well done! :-)

  • @venomalex5871
    @venomalex5871 Před 7 měsíci

    I clean my sheets every 2 weeks but now i will clean them every1 week. Do i need to clean the pillow too?

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Consider using pillow protectors. They work as an additional barrier and help to keep your pillows fresh between washes extending their lifespan

  • @annarowden9457
    @annarowden9457 Před 4 lety +2

    Ever bed in my house has two bed sheets and extra pillows cases.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      It's nice to have an extra set so you can have one on the beds while you're washing the others. This is a survival tool of BNB's where they have guests coming right as the others are leaving. :-)

  • @joycea3290
    @joycea3290 Před 3 lety +2

    How often should I change my wash cloths ?

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 3 lety +1

      If you are a homeowner, daily (for showers and washing faces, or dishes)
      And if you are a house cleaner, several times during the clean.

    • @joycea3290
      @joycea3290 Před 3 lety

      @@AskAngelaBrown I am a teenager with questions no I am not a home owner I am a mother also with kids living at home .

  • @adzizi
    @adzizi Před rokem +1

    Should I wash my pillow protector/mattress protector every week too? For bedsheets I normally wash em once in 2 weeks or whenever I feel I'm dirty. 😂

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před rokem +1

      Sure, if you're already washing your bedsheets, you should wash those items too. Thanks for watching!

  • @12345bd45
    @12345bd45 Před rokem +1

    How often should wash pillows?

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před rokem +1

      Are these pillow cases on the bed or throw pillows on a couch? If on the bed, the cases can be washed with the sheets unless they need it more often.

    • @12345bd45
      @12345bd45 Před rokem

      I mean the actual pillows themselves

  • @magalis8622
    @magalis8622 Před 3 lety +1

    I washed my sheets regular every week..But when the pandemic started I whased every couple days

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 3 lety +1

      Excellent advice. During the pandemic lots of people caught up on missed sleep so they were using their bedding more as well. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @FREDRICKG85
    @FREDRICKG85 Před měsícem +1

    Once twice a month 💯every day is to extreme. Do you want to think about the planet too as well? All that washing and wasting water is not good. People will survive without washing their sheets over a month even💯💯💯

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for your comment! I agree that everyday washing is extreme unless you're sick. Once a week is a good balance for cleanliness and environmental impact, but you should do what you feel comfortable with.

  • @thenextbondvillainklaussch3266

    "When you take that doona off then clean the fans because the dust will fall obn the sheets your washing "
    Oh 🤦‍♂ so simple ..... but such a pro tip ......... I might start getting my minions to do this in my 'Bond Villain' Lair.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před rokem

      +The Next Bond Villain Klaus Schwab Thanks for watching and for joining in the conversation. Keep me posted on how it works for you. 👍

  • @suemartin451
    @suemartin451 Před 4 lety

    When your sheets crawl to the washing machine?

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety

      ROFL. Yes, if your sheets crawl themselves to the washing machine it's time to clean them. :-)

  • @kirstieb8025
    @kirstieb8025 Před 4 lety +1

    i’m on medication that makes me perspire. there is nothing i can do to stop it. i often wake up drenched with sweat and my boyfriend says there is an odor in my apt. and one of your other videos you said to get rid of the thing that’s causing the odor. I can’t do that. So my place smells even though I can’t smell it. I just have to change my clothes, pajamas and sheets as much as possible.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety

      It's so great that you have an understanding boyfriend who is willing to help out. And yes, frequent washing of the clothes and linens is important to keep the room clean and odor free. Not always easy, but important to your health.

    • @mgs783
      @mgs783 Před 4 lety

      Fabreeze is another product that help eliminate odor on fabric, spray on & air drys quickly. Body sweat, odor & oils compound odors on permeable surfaces so also make sure your mattress & pillows are protected. Blankets, curtains, couch,chair fabric as well as carpets can hold odors too. Fabreeze can be used on those things too. Launder what can be washed.

  • @gypsy97feder94
    @gypsy97feder94 Před 4 lety +1

    My6 70+# black lab sleeps in my bed. I can't be fastidious! (And I am relatively healthy for being 79 yrs old!)

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @stevenreichertart
    @stevenreichertart Před rokem

    I make sure to change my sheets once a year, whether they need it or not.

  • @denayansaneh3523
    @denayansaneh3523 Před 4 lety +1

    May I use your videos to post on my company website? I can email you the website domain address.

  • @alexflook8243
    @alexflook8243 Před 4 lety +1

    Every week . Sunday is wash bedding day.🤠

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +2

      Love that!

    • @alexflook8243
      @alexflook8243 Před 4 lety

      I wash pillows and duvet and under mattress protector at the end of the month is that OK or do I need to do it say every 2 weeks. Please let me know. Thanks

  • @richgirl5635
    @richgirl5635 Před rokem +1

    How about the married couples?

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před rokem +1

      Every week and more often if necessary. LOL. Excellent question. 😍

  • @kristinebryant3221
    @kristinebryant3221 Před 4 lety +2

    Throwing them in now.

    • @tonistark4169
      @tonistark4169 Před 4 lety +1

      No kidding! This knowledge about all the creepy crawlies...eww I’m getting those sheets NOW!

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Awesome! Thanks for watching!

    • @tonistark4169
      @tonistark4169 Před 4 lety

      Angela Brown you provide a great service! Thank you for opening my eyes to most of these common household tasks! Those sheets are washed and back on the bed. Thank you so much!

  • @Hugginsince79
    @Hugginsince79 Před 4 lety +2

    Once a week 👍🏼

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for sharing and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @FrenchTwist
    @FrenchTwist Před 4 lety +2

    Our indoor pen hen sleeps in the bed with the dog too. Doggie likes to be under the sheets. The chicken prefers the foot of the bed on top of the covers

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Wow...sounds like you have your hands full. Thanks for watching!

  • @jamesm.3967
    @jamesm.3967 Před 4 lety

    Do what? they can be changed? You have my attention.

  • @emilyc9380
    @emilyc9380 Před 4 lety

    Speaking of bed bugs… do you have a video on infestation?

    • @sunnygirl87
      @sunnygirl87 Před 4 lety +1

      Look into FOOD GRADE diatomaceous earth. It isnt a chemical solution but kills bugs with exoskeletons by creating scratches in their protective covering and acting as a desiccant. Heat works, too.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      We did a video a few years back czcams.com/video/hQfHcGD9WB8/video.html

    • @kjsfl386
      @kjsfl386 Před 4 lety +1

      Just be sure to not inhale the diatomaceous earth. It very hazardous to your lungs.

    • @sunnygirl87
      @sunnygirl87 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kjsfl386 Good point AND make sure you use food grade DE.

  • @mariajenner5486
    @mariajenner5486 Před 4 lety +2

    We wash WAY TOO MYCH3
    SHORYAGE OF WATER ALL OVER THE WORLD

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @ps0195
    @ps0195 Před 4 lety +1

    What if you shower every night? Never mind, she goes over.

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +2

      Some people prefer to shower at night rather than in the morning - and that makes for even a more peaceful nights rest. ;-)

    • @ps0195
      @ps0195 Před 4 lety

      Angela Brown yes it does!

  • @talla2315
    @talla2315 Před 4 lety +1

    I will wash my sheets when they are dirty

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for doing this. I know lots of people just do it when they remember - not necessarily on a schedule.

    • @talla2315
      @talla2315 Před 4 lety

      Angela Brown in summer every 2 days but winter every 4 or 5 days

  • @annahanu1808
    @annahanu1808 Před 4 lety +2

    And what about people who sleep with their pets? Eek - imagine the fur, poopy animal anuses, dog slobber!!!

  • @kirstieb8025
    @kirstieb8025 Před 4 lety +2

    i spend 98% of my time in bed

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      I'm curious what do you do in the 2% that you are up and about? Something fun I hope. ;-)

  • @sidneyoverland6869
    @sidneyoverland6869 Před 4 lety +2

    When you can’t stand sleeping on the dirty sheets anymore.....

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety +1

      ...you wash them! Lol! Thanks for watching. 🙂

  • @rahquanfuller1666
    @rahquanfuller1666 Před 4 lety

    You are very pretty daddy

    • @AskAngelaBrown
      @AskAngelaBrown  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop me a line. :-)

  • @shadrach6299
    @shadrach6299 Před 4 lety

    God! She’s making me tired!

  • @christineklutts3082
    @christineklutts3082 Před 4 lety +4

    I eat cookies in my bed all the time

  • @mariamkinen8036
    @mariamkinen8036 Před 4 lety

    Do you guys ask YT when to need the toilet. ❓‼️