In the height of the cost of living crisis, many were tweaking their laundry habits by setting their washing machines to 30 degrees to save on energy bills. However, when it comes to ensuring our bedsheets are bacteria-free, some still crank up the heat to 60 or even 90 degrees. But a sleep expert has revealed that such extreme measures aren't necessary.
Chris Tattersall from Woolroom advises that 40 degrees is the optimal temperature for washing bedsheets, effectively killing bacteria and dust mites without draining your Chris explained: "Washing your bed sheets is a task that should be completed once a week, which can be extended to two weeks should you not sleep in your bed every evening.
"This regularity is one that surprises many but is a result of bed sheets gathering large quantities of dead skin, sweat, body oils, dirt and most notably dust mites. Common throughout the home, dust mites thankfully do not bite, but they can irritate the skin and are a known cause of aggravating allergy symptoms.".
Chris, a sleep expert, has sounded the alarm for those with eczema and asthma, advising a particular cleaning routine to alleviate symptoms. He declares: "Should you suffer from eczema or asthma, cleaning your sheets more regularly is the best way to alleviate symptoms.
