How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets?
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So… You want to know how often you really need to wash your sheets. Well, if you ask enough people, you’ll probably notice that everyone has a different answer. But I’m here to set the record straight and settle this debate once and for all.
Don’t get me wrong - most of us already know that it’s important to keep your sheets clean. But you might not know about all the creepy critters and funky fungi that can live in your bedding if you don’t wash it properly. So keep reading to learn exactly how often you should be laundering your linens, and why snoozing on clean bedding will earn you better Zzz’s.
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Why Do I Need To Wash My Sheets?
Before I reveal exactly how often you should be washing your sheets, let’s talk about why you need to wash them.
Dust Mites - Every night as you roll around in bed, you shed thousands and thousands of skin cells, with any dirt or sweat going right into your bedding. And to make matters ickier, dust mites actually feed on those shed skin cells.
Allergens - A buildup of sweat and skin cells is reason enough to keep your sheets clean, but keep in mind that a great many of us are allergic to dust mites! Regularly washing your bedding can serve to keep those allergens at bay, and prevent you from waking up with a stuffy nose.
Skin Care - In addition to the dust mites hunting for a free meal, bed sheets can collect all kinds of bacteria, fungi, and other allergens that are totally invisible to the eye. Not to mention, makeup and face cream can accumulate in your bedding pretty quickly, which has been known to cause acne and other skin-related issues.
0:21 Why do you need to wash your sheets?
1:15 How often should you wash your sheets?
1:32 Questions and Answers
1:40 I don't have a washer and dryer, do I really need to wash once a week?
2:21 Should I wash my sheets on a high-temperature setting?
3:00 Is there any reason to wash more than once a week?
3:26 Can sleeping on clean sheets help me get better rest?
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If you can't wash your sheets very often, it is good to have an extra pair so you always have a fresh set.
Great information. I always wash my sheets every 2 weeks or less. It feels better to get in a fresh bed.
There is nothing better than clean, fresh sheets. I always put on a new set every Monday and sometimes, if I am feeling particularly industrious, I will change them midweek as well. I agree that clean sheets are conducive to better sleep - it just makes for a better feeling sleep environment.
I wash my sheets weekly, they feel so good when they are clean ;)
I wash my sheets once a month :)
Me too. I call that hotel night!
This is something I was very much educated about, so I have always washed mine once a week. I definitely always shower before getting into bed. It's nice to get into a clean bed when you are clean, as well!! Definitely helps one sleep more comfortable! I love the video because I know for sure I'm doing it right and it's not just my OCD!! Thanks!
I do it about once a week or so. I just like the way it feels and smells when they are clean. I wish I could even do it more often. I am just so busy. Thanks for all the great video!
Thank You. This was very informative. I always wondered about some of these questions, but never really devoted enough time to seek out the answers.
Nothing like getting into bed with a clean set of sheets. I like to spray Lysol on my sheets during the week to freshen them up in between washes.
while i got grossed out by the dust mite conversation and other cooties that can build up in bedding this was a great video and very informative. I was mine every saturday...if i cant wash them im for sure change them weekly for a fresh clean set. Thank you Sarah for all of the answers to the questions... i learned a bunch
Great video ! We love how you bring the message of sleeping on clean sheets helps sleep well ! Please explore and have another video on how natural materials like cotton will further help consumers, compared to plastic/ polyester ( microfiber) which may lead to poor health and we know polluted oceans and environment. Thanks !!
I have two dogs who sleep in bed with me. So I change my sheets/wash them every 3 days. I love the feeling of clean sheets!
Change my sheets every Saturday morning!
I wash my sheets about once a week unless staining. The dust mite info freaked me out! Glad I wash them as suggested!!
I try to change them weekly
I love fresh clean sheets make me sleep so much better!!
I can't image washing my sheets more than once per week! I'm lucky if I get to it every few weeks.
I wash my sheets weekly. I use hot water, fragrance free detergent, bleach and Mrs Meyers liquid fabric softener. The combo smell of the Mrs Meyers and bleach is fabulous.
And here I am, washing them ones a 3 months😂
Does wearing pajamas make a difference? I'm surprised this isn't mentioned.
What do you wash Luxor linens Egyptian cotton/bamboo sheets with? Can I use tide pods? And fabric softener?
Thanks for the video! I wash mine atleast once a week
I think I'm a little crazy but I wash my sheets every day and love the feeling of fresh sheets and also I have a cat who sleeps with me
I'm a weekly washer unless I need to do them sooner for some reason
Is it ok to vacuum your sheets (same as you might the mattress) between washes?
Once every 2 weeks and I hang out to dry but i change my pillowcases once a week is that werid ....
Lol I'm one of the I don't have a washer/dryer ppl, instead i have so many sheet sets so I can change ea week & 1/2. Tho laundromat trips are awful with all my sets.. I use Lysol laundry sanitizer in the washer too.
What detergent do you recommend for silk sheets? I just started using A&H's fragrance free detergent for sensitive skin. I'm assuming that's no bueno for my silk sheets right? Also, thanks so much for this video. I love coming here for all things bedding related.
Hey there, thanks for reaching out! Firstly, if you choose to machine wash rather than hand wash, I suggest putting your silk in a machine washable mesh bag or wash it by itself. This will just make sure that your delicate silk bedding won't snag on anything during the wash cycle. Secondly, I'd avoid using fabric softener as it's been known to damage silk or leave a weird residue on the surface fibers. And finally, it's best to use a detergent specifically made for silk (this will usually be advertised on the detergent's label). Popular examples include Woolite and Ecover Delicate Laundry Liquid! Good luck, and feel free to reach out if you have more questions. ~ Sarah
We do wash ours about once a week. In summer, maybe every 4-5 days. I don't let my family sleep on the bed before taking shower. I like to sleep on crisp, clean smelling sheets. ;)
I have Always changed and washed my sheets every Sunday. its my big laundry day. I also wash my mattress cover every two weeks.
I do laundry once a week and sheets get washed on that one laundry day and cooking day. It would be great to have 2 beds to rotate to with watching films in bed and doing cell phone stuff. Then, change the sheets on different days so one is clean in half a week instead of a whole week.
Yeah, I usually wash mine every couple of weeks, but the dust mites...I might start weekly, yikes.
Buy more than one full set of sheets if you don’t have means to wash weekly. Use Lysol laundry additive If you can’t use hot cycle.
I want to wash my sheets weekly, it's a lot of money for water use for the laundry though. What's the best detergent to wash your sheets in?
I like to use detergent that doesn’t have any additives in it for bedding. Fragrance free, etc.
I sleep with my dog Riley (he stays at the foot of the bed) so I've been good about washing my sheets... He likes to bring the outside inside and get it on the bed. Thanks goodness for the awesome flea drops they have now but that still doesn't cover everything that can be hiding! 🐲🦂🐞🕷
I always shower before bed, can't imagine doing otherwise... gross. I don't have pets so no additional bacteria there 🙃
Usually I wash mine every one to two weeks. If I am sick or have some infection, I will wash them more often as well.
I was mine least once a week or so or when needed.
Info on that chambray bed set pls.....
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My sheets are changed and washed every Saturday morning
Ok wow as soon as I finished watching this video I immediately put my sheets in the wash , I thought once a month was enough but I guess not especially since I have cats, ewww I think I need a shower now lol thank you for this informative video!
Once a month?🤯😱🤢🤮
Clean sheets really do make me fall asleep faster.
I forced myself to watch this video in case it discussed gross stuff lol. I love fresh sheets. One of my favorite things is to climb into newly washed ones.
I wash every week put bending in the washer
I also sleep with a 4.5 pound dog so we wash alot
Once a week
I am kind of a germophobe so tend to take a shower before bed and i wash my sheets, blankets and pillows once a week and i never eat in bed.
In your future videos can you please put the measurements In normal measurements aswell. Only 1 country / 200 understands freedom measurements
Last time I washed mine was 6 months ago and I still haven't put them back on the bed. Just been sleeping on the raw mattress. 😏
Bed mites, gross. This is persuasive for me to now disinfect them as well.
Least once a week
I sleep with my 80 pound dog
should I kick my dog out
I'm currently changing the sheets every morning cause they smell like shit cause I'm dating Amber Heard.
Once a week