How often do you wash your bed sheets? Once a week? Once a month? Never?!

If you're one whose task of changing sheets often falls by the wayside, be warned as those slightly musty sheets could be hiding something shocking and disgusting.

Dr Poonam Desai explained how sheets can become a breeding ground for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, and more, if not washed frequently. She recommends washing sheets at least once a week.

The doctor’s startling statement serves as a reminder of just how much unseen grime can build up each time we forgo a change of sheets.

A doctor shared how often one should change their bed sheets. Image source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer (left), Freepik (right).

'So how frequently should you wash your bed sheets? It should be once a week,' Dr Desai said.

She claimed that bed sheets are a breeding ground for fungus, dust mites, bacteria, dead skin cells, and even faecal matter!

'Yes, faecal matter, especially if you’re sleeping naked, if you’re sleeping with pets, if you’re sleeping with your toddlers or if you’re doing, you know, other things in your bed, you can get fecal matter on your bed sheets,' the doctor explained.

'The faecal bacteria in your fecal matter can grow, and all these things like dust mites, dead skin, bacteria and funguses can lead to exacerbation of asthma, eczema, can lead to skin rashes and even infection.'

The doctor also recommended regular cleaning of pillowcase covers and duvet covers, along with their bed sheets.

Keeping bed linens fresh is about more than just hygiene—it can also affect chronic health conditions. Studies show that dust mites exacerbate dermatological and respiratory issues like eczema, asthma and allergies.

Dr Desai’s video has been viewed more than 2.6 million times, and many users were quick to share their dirty laundry secrets.

'Wow every week? I do mine every 10 days. They smell fine honestly. Never had any issues. Even went two weeks one time. Still no issue. I think it depends on the person and how much bacteria grows in their sheets,' one user commented.

Another replied: 'I’m going to be honest, I do every other week, but I’m often gone for days at a time.'

While a third said in jest: 'I’m burning my bedsheets right now. Bye!'

'Omg. You could definitely sell laundry detergent with this message. So gross,' a fourth commented.

'I rescued a single man seven years ago and let me tell you the house training was no joke,' a fifth shared.

You can watch Dr Desai’s full video below:

Source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer.

In similar news, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, a renowned Australian scientist, also explained just how often you should be changing your sheets.

Dr Karl used a simple method to break it down and how much gross stuff we're sleeping on.

According to Dr Karl, humans generate about 1.5 grams of dead skin cells daily, and this can both attract and become the food supply for ‘a million dust mites’.

‘On top of that, your skin exudes oils and sweat, and then on the other hand, while you’re lying in bed, you might have a little f-a-r-t,’ he explained.

He recommended changing them more often in the warmer months due to the sweat build-up getting absorbed by your bedding.

However, in cooler times, and with other circumstances, Dr Karl recommended sheets once a fortnight.

You can read more about Dr Karl’s recommendations here.

Now, if you’re one of those struggling to put on your duvet covers after successfully washing them along with your pillowcases and sheets, check out this article for two easy methods that might just help with that!

Key Takeaways

• Dr Poonam Desai advises that bedsheets should be washed once a week due to the accumulations of dirt, sweat, body oils and other detritus that can lead to dermatological and respiratory issues.
  
• The doctor also pointed out that sheets can be breeding grounds for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, dead skin cells and even fecal matter, due to activities in bed such as sleeping naked, sleeping with pets, or other activities.
  
• Dr Karl Kruszelnicki also earlier suggested changing bed linens every fortnight in cooler times or in less sweaty conditions, while increasing the frequency if the environment is warm and causes one to sweat more.
  

Members, how often do you wash your linens? Do you have any clever tips for remembering or making the task easier? Share them with us in the comments below!

 

[Big M]

How often do you wash your bed sheets? Once a week? Once a month? Never?!

If you're one whose task of changing sheets often falls by the wayside, be warned as those slightly musty sheets could be hiding something shocking and disgusting.

Dr Poonam Desai explained how sheets can become a breeding ground for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, and more, if not washed frequently. She recommends washing sheets at least once a week.

The doctor’s startling statement serves as a reminder of just how much unseen grime can build up each time we forgo a change of sheets.

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A doctor shared how often one should change their bed sheets. Image source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer (left), Freepik (right).

'So how frequently should you wash your bed sheets? It should be once a week,' Dr Desai said.

She claimed that bed sheets are a breeding ground for fungus, dust mites, bacteria, dead skin cells, and even faecal matter!

'Yes, faecal matter, especially if you’re sleeping naked, if you’re sleeping with pets, if you’re sleeping with your toddlers or if you’re doing, you know, other things in your bed, you can get fecal matter on your bed sheets,' the doctor explained.

'The faecal bacteria in your fecal matter can grow, and all these things like dust mites, dead skin, bacteria and funguses can lead to exacerbation of asthma, eczema, can lead to skin rashes and even infection.'

The doctor also recommended regular cleaning of pillowcase covers and duvet covers, along with their bed sheets.

Keeping bed linens fresh is about more than just hygiene—it can also affect chronic health conditions. Studies show that dust mites exacerbate dermatological and respiratory issues like eczema, asthma and allergies.

Dr Desai’s video has been viewed more than 2.6 million times, and many users were quick to share their dirty laundry secrets.

'Wow every week? I do mine every 10 days. They smell fine honestly. Never had any issues. Even went two weeks one time. Still no issue. I think it depends on the person and how much bacteria grows in their sheets,' one user commented.

Another replied: 'I’m going to be honest, I do every other week, but I’m often gone for days at a time.'

While a third said in jest: 'I’m burning my bedsheets right now. Bye!'

'Omg. You could definitely sell laundry detergent with this message. So gross,' a fourth commented.

'I rescued a single man seven years ago and let me tell you the house training was no joke,' a fifth shared.

You can watch Dr Desai’s full video below:

Source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer.

In similar news, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, a renowned Australian scientist, also explained just how often you should be changing your sheets.

Dr Karl used a simple method to break it down and how much gross stuff we're sleeping on.

According to Dr Karl, humans generate about 1.5 grams of dead skin cells daily, and this can both attract and become the food supply for ‘a million dust mites’.

‘On top of that, your skin exudes oils and sweat, and then on the other hand, while you’re lying in bed, you might have a little f-a-r-t,’ he explained.

He recommended changing them more often in the warmer months due to the sweat build-up getting absorbed by your bedding.

However, in cooler times, and with other circumstances, Dr Karl recommended sheets once a fortnight.

You can read more about Dr Karl’s recommendations here.

Now, if you’re one of those struggling to put on your duvet covers after successfully washing them along with your pillowcases and sheets, check out this article for two easy methods that might just help with that!

Key Takeaways

• Dr Poonam Desai advises that bedsheets should be washed once a week due to the accumulations of dirt, sweat, body oils and other detritus that can lead to dermatological and respiratory issues.
• The doctor also pointed out that sheets can be breeding grounds for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, dead skin cells and even fecal matter, due to activities in bed such as sleeping naked, sleeping with pets, or other activities.
• Dr Karl Kruszelnicki also earlier suggested changing bed linens every fortnight in cooler times or in less sweaty conditions, while increasing the frequency if the environment is warm and causes one to sweat more.

Members, how often do you wash your linens? Do you have any clever tips for remembering or making the task easier? Share them with us in the comments below!

Thought everyone ( well most people) changed the sheets once a week!

 

[AlanQ]

I thought this was a reason most guys married, so they don't need to worry about such 'issues'.

 

[elaine41]

Since moving to the hotter western part of the state I found I couldn't sleep on cotton sheets in summer as they stick to my skin. Solution? I put a large beach towel on top of the bottom sheet & lie on that - no top sheet needed on really hot nights. The towel absorbs the perspiration & doesn't stick to me, so, I get a better sleep.

 

[Shane/#]

How often do you wash your bed sheets? Once a week? Once a month? Never?!

If you're one whose task of changing sheets often falls by the wayside, be warned as those slightly musty sheets could be hiding something shocking and disgusting.

Dr Poonam Desai explained how sheets can become a breeding ground for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, and more, if not washed frequently. She recommends washing sheets at least once a week.

The doctor’s startling statement serves as a reminder of just how much unseen grime can build up each time we forgo a change of sheets.

View attachment 31516

A doctor shared how often one should change their bed sheets. Image source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer (left), Freepik (right).

'So how frequently should you wash your bed sheets? It should be once a week,' Dr Desai said.

She claimed that bed sheets are a breeding ground for fungus, dust mites, bacteria, dead skin cells, and even faecal matter!

'Yes, faecal matter, especially if you’re sleeping naked, if you’re sleeping with pets, if you’re sleeping with your toddlers or if you’re doing, you know, other things in your bed, you can get fecal matter on your bed sheets,' the doctor explained.

'The faecal bacteria in your fecal matter can grow, and all these things like dust mites, dead skin, bacteria and funguses can lead to exacerbation of asthma, eczema, can lead to skin rashes and even infection.'

The doctor also recommended regular cleaning of pillowcase covers and duvet covers, along with their bed sheets.

Keeping bed linens fresh is about more than just hygiene—it can also affect chronic health conditions. Studies show that dust mites exacerbate dermatological and respiratory issues like eczema, asthma and allergies.

Dr Desai’s video has been viewed more than 2.6 million times, and many users were quick to share their dirty laundry secrets.

'Wow every week? I do mine every 10 days. They smell fine honestly. Never had any issues. Even went two weeks one time. Still no issue. I think it depends on the person and how much bacteria grows in their sheets,' one user commented.

Another replied: 'I’m going to be honest, I do every other week, but I’m often gone for days at a time.'

While a third said in jest: 'I’m burning my bedsheets right now. Bye!'

'Omg. You could definitely sell laundry detergent with this message. So gross,' a fourth commented.

'I rescued a single man seven years ago and let me tell you the house training was no joke,' a fifth shared.

You can watch Dr Desai’s full video below:

Source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer.

In similar news, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, a renowned Australian scientist, also explained just how often you should be changing your sheets.

Dr Karl used a simple method to break it down and how much gross stuff we're sleeping on.

According to Dr Karl, humans generate about 1.5 grams of dead skin cells daily, and this can both attract and become the food supply for ‘a million dust mites’.

‘On top of that, your skin exudes oils and sweat, and then on the other hand, while you’re lying in bed, you might have a little f-a-r-t,’ he explained.

He recommended changing them more often in the warmer months due to the sweat build-up getting absorbed by your bedding.

However, in cooler times, and with other circumstances, Dr Karl recommended sheets once a fortnight.

You can read more about Dr Karl’s recommendations here.

Now, if you’re one of those struggling to put on your duvet covers after successfully washing them along with your pillowcases and sheets, check out this article for two easy methods that might just help with that!

Key Takeaways

• Dr Poonam Desai advises that bedsheets should be washed once a week due to the accumulations of dirt, sweat, body oils and other detritus that can lead to dermatological and respiratory issues.
• The doctor also pointed out that sheets can be breeding grounds for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, dead skin cells and even fecal matter, due to activities in bed such as sleeping naked, sleeping with pets, or other activities.
• Dr Karl Kruszelnicki also earlier suggested changing bed linens every fortnight in cooler times or in less sweaty conditions, while increasing the frequency if the environment is warm and causes one to sweat more.

Members, how often do you wash your linens? Do you have any clever tips for remembering or making the task easier? Share them with us in the comments below!

run a vacuum cleaner over them it gets rid of the dead skin nothing to eat so should get 2 week's out off them

 

[lorry 54]

How often do you wash your bed sheets? Once a week? Once a month? Never?!

If you're one whose task of changing sheets often falls by the wayside, be warned as those slightly musty sheets could be hiding something shocking and disgusting.

Dr Poonam Desai explained how sheets can become a breeding ground for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, and more, if not washed frequently. She recommends washing sheets at least once a week.

The doctor’s startling statement serves as a reminder of just how much unseen grime can build up each time we forgo a change of sheets.

View attachment 31516

A doctor shared how often one should change their bed sheets. Image source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer (left), Freepik (right).

'So how frequently should you wash your bed sheets? It should be once a week,' Dr Desai said.

She claimed that bed sheets are a breeding ground for fungus, dust mites, bacteria, dead skin cells, and even faecal matter!

'Yes, faecal matter, especially if you’re sleeping naked, if you’re sleeping with pets, if you’re sleeping with your toddlers or if you’re doing, you know, other things in your bed, you can get fecal matter on your bed sheets,' the doctor explained.

'The faecal bacteria in your fecal matter can grow, and all these things like dust mites, dead skin, bacteria and funguses can lead to exacerbation of asthma, eczema, can lead to skin rashes and even infection.'

The doctor also recommended regular cleaning of pillowcase covers and duvet covers, along with their bed sheets.

Keeping bed linens fresh is about more than just hygiene—it can also affect chronic health conditions. Studies show that dust mites exacerbate dermatological and respiratory issues like eczema, asthma and allergies.

Dr Desai’s video has been viewed more than 2.6 million times, and many users were quick to share their dirty laundry secrets.

'Wow every week? I do mine every 10 days. They smell fine honestly. Never had any issues. Even went two weeks one time. Still no issue. I think it depends on the person and how much bacteria grows in their sheets,' one user commented.

Another replied: 'I’m going to be honest, I do every other week, but I’m often gone for days at a time.'

While a third said in jest: 'I’m burning my bedsheets right now. Bye!'

'Omg. You could definitely sell laundry detergent with this message. So gross,' a fourth commented.

'I rescued a single man seven years ago and let me tell you the house training was no joke,' a fifth shared.

You can watch Dr Desai’s full video below:

Source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer.

In similar news, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, a renowned Australian scientist, also explained just how often you should be changing your sheets.

Dr Karl used a simple method to break it down and how much gross stuff we're sleeping on.

According to Dr Karl, humans generate about 1.5 grams of dead skin cells daily, and this can both attract and become the food supply for ‘a million dust mites’.

‘On top of that, your skin exudes oils and sweat, and then on the other hand, while you’re lying in bed, you might have a little f-a-r-t,’ he explained.

He recommended changing them more often in the warmer months due to the sweat build-up getting absorbed by your bedding.

However, in cooler times, and with other circumstances, Dr Karl recommended sheets once a fortnight.

You can read more about Dr Karl’s recommendations here.

Now, if you’re one of those struggling to put on your duvet covers after successfully washing them along with your pillowcases and sheets, check out this article for two easy methods that might just help with that!

Key Takeaways

• Dr Poonam Desai advises that bedsheets should be washed once a week due to the accumulations of dirt, sweat, body oils and other detritus that can lead to dermatological and respiratory issues.
• The doctor also pointed out that sheets can be breeding grounds for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, dead skin cells and even fecal matter, due to activities in bed such as sleeping naked, sleeping with pets, or other activities.
• Dr Karl Kruszelnicki also earlier suggested changing bed linens every fortnight in cooler times or in less sweaty conditions, while increasing the frequency if the environment is warm and causes one to sweat more.

Members, how often do you wash your linens? Do you have any clever tips for remembering or making the task easier? Share them with us in the comments below!

i wash my sheets once a week all year round.

 

[magpie1]

just trying to remember if it was early this year or just before Christmas last year....they must be getting ready for a wash soon I guess.....still the dog doesn't seem to mind too much about them.

 

[Knell]

I'm not sure if it has been 7 or 8 days ...now I'm worried!!!

 

[magpie1]

I'm not sure if it has been 7 or 8 days ...now I'm worried!!!

you've still got plenty of time yet, don't worry....no one here can see or smell....

 

[mylittletibbies]

Once a week for me, twice in summer. Surprised that anyone would need to be told this.

 

[Tipsy]

How often do you wash your bed sheets? Once a week? Once a month? Never?!

If you're one whose task of changing sheets often falls by the wayside, be warned as those slightly musty sheets could be hiding something shocking and disgusting.

Dr Poonam Desai explained how sheets can become a breeding ground for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, and more, if not washed frequently. She recommends washing sheets at least once a week.

The doctor’s startling statement serves as a reminder of just how much unseen grime can build up each time we forgo a change of sheets.

View attachment 31516

A doctor shared how often one should change their bed sheets. Image source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer (left), Freepik (right).

'So how frequently should you wash your bed sheets? It should be once a week,' Dr Desai said.

She claimed that bed sheets are a breeding ground for fungus, dust mites, bacteria, dead skin cells, and even faecal matter!

'Yes, faecal matter, especially if you’re sleeping naked, if you’re sleeping with pets, if you’re sleeping with your toddlers or if you’re doing, you know, other things in your bed, you can get fecal matter on your bed sheets,' the doctor explained.

'The faecal bacteria in your fecal matter can grow, and all these things like dust mites, dead skin, bacteria and funguses can lead to exacerbation of asthma, eczema, can lead to skin rashes and even infection.'

The doctor also recommended regular cleaning of pillowcase covers and duvet covers, along with their bed sheets.

Keeping bed linens fresh is about more than just hygiene—it can also affect chronic health conditions. Studies show that dust mites exacerbate dermatological and respiratory issues like eczema, asthma and allergies.

Dr Desai’s video has been viewed more than 2.6 million times, and many users were quick to share their dirty laundry secrets.

'Wow every week? I do mine every 10 days. They smell fine honestly. Never had any issues. Even went two weeks one time. Still no issue. I think it depends on the person and how much bacteria grows in their sheets,' one user commented.

Another replied: 'I’m going to be honest, I do every other week, but I’m often gone for days at a time.'

While a third said in jest: 'I’m burning my bedsheets right now. Bye!'

'Omg. You could definitely sell laundry detergent with this message. So gross,' a fourth commented.

'I rescued a single man seven years ago and let me tell you the house training was no joke,' a fifth shared.

You can watch Dr Desai’s full video below:

Source: Instagram/@doctoranddancer.

In similar news, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, a renowned Australian scientist, also explained just how often you should be changing your sheets.

Dr Karl used a simple method to break it down and how much gross stuff we're sleeping on.

According to Dr Karl, humans generate about 1.5 grams of dead skin cells daily, and this can both attract and become the food supply for ‘a million dust mites’.

‘On top of that, your skin exudes oils and sweat, and then on the other hand, while you’re lying in bed, you might have a little f-a-r-t,’ he explained.

He recommended changing them more often in the warmer months due to the sweat build-up getting absorbed by your bedding.

However, in cooler times, and with other circumstances, Dr Karl recommended sheets once a fortnight.

You can read more about Dr Karl’s recommendations here.

Now, if you’re one of those struggling to put on your duvet covers after successfully washing them along with your pillowcases and sheets, check out this article for two easy methods that might just help with that!

Key Takeaways

• Dr Poonam Desai advises that bedsheets should be washed once a week due to the accumulations of dirt, sweat, body oils and other detritus that can lead to dermatological and respiratory issues.
• The doctor also pointed out that sheets can be breeding grounds for bacteria, fungus, dust mites, dead skin cells and even fecal matter, due to activities in bed such as sleeping naked, sleeping with pets, or other activities.
• Dr Karl Kruszelnicki also earlier suggested changing bed linens every fortnight in cooler times or in less sweaty conditions, while increasing the frequency if the environment is warm and causes one to sweat more.

Members, how often do you wash your linens? Do you have any clever tips for remembering or making the task easier? Share them with us in the comments below!

I bet that single man that was rescued did not know he needed rescuing and by now probably wishes he wasnt...