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With this in mind, Gareth Coxall, marketing and creative director at Terrys Fabrics said bedding should be changed \u201conce a week\u201d.<\/p>\n
He explained exclusively to Express.co.uk: \u201cIn most cases, bedding should be changed once a week (at most every two weeks).<\/p>\n
\u201cBedsheets accumulate dead skin, dust and dirt you cannot see, making washing them regularly important for good hygiene.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cYou might consider washing them more than once a week if you allow your pet to sleep on the bed, if the summer heat is causing you to sweat excessively, or if you\u2019ve consumed any food in bed.\u201d<\/p>\n If bedding isn\u2019t washed regularly, germs and even dust mutes can build up as well as sweat, oils and bacteria.<\/p>\n Not washing bedding can also contribute to allergies, skin break outs and even asthma among sufferers.<\/p>\n People who suffer from allergies, have an infection or illness, sleep with no clothes on or go to bed without showering should wash their sheets more frequently.<\/p>\n Pillows can also be full of bacteria and need to be washed every three months on a hot wash to kill germs.<\/p>\n In fact, some studies have shown that a third of the weight of a pillow could be due to dead skin, dust mites and other bugs.<\/p>\n
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