Exactly how many days pet owners should go between wash their bed linen (original) (raw)

Don't let your best friend compromise a healthy bedroom environment this autumn

How often you wash your bedlinen can affect your health and wellbeing

Busy lives can make it easy to lose track of household cleaning schedules, especially when it comes to washing our duvet covers, bed sheets and pillowcases.

If this sounds familiar in your household, one expert has shared his advice on why this should be one of the most important household chores, that we should be more mindful about remembering.

According to Daniel Ufland, founder of the online interior styling platform Flitch, maintaining clean bedding is more than just about comfort — it’s also important for skin health, allergy prevention, and overall well-being. Experts from the Flitch team, who specialise in bedding have urged pet owners in particular to pay more attention to their household laundry schedule.

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They recommend "If you have pets and those pets sleep under the covers with you, your sheets likely need more attention.

"Pets have hair, dander, and dirt from outside and unlike humans, they do not shower frequently. These substances can easily accumulate on your sheets, leading to increased allergens and hygiene concerns."

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By washing your bedding more often, you help maintain a clean, comfortable sleeping environment that benefits both you and your pets.

"Washing your bedding every three to four days helps keep these contaminants at bay," says the experts. "This is especially necessary if someone in the household has allergies to pet dander."

Daniel Ufland, Co-Founder of Flitch, said, “A clean sleeping environment not only increases comfort—it’s vital for maintaining your overall health. Regularly washing your sheets helps prevent the buildup of bacteria, allergens, and irritants that can affect your sleep and well-being. By incorporating frequent washing into your routine, you’re taking an easy yet impactful step toward better health."

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For households without pets, Ufland recommends washing your sheets at least once every one to two weeks.

"This timeframe helps eliminate the buildup of skin oils, sweat, and dead skin cells that naturally occur while you sleep."

Maintaining this routine is important for promoting overall hygiene and preventing an environment where bacteria and allergens can infiltrate and thrive.

The bedding expert also recommends that people with allergies or asthma wash their bedsheets weekly, to help minimise exposure to dust mites and pollen. Anyone who suffers from skin conditions should consider washing as often as twice a week to remove sweat and dirt that could cause flare-ups.