‘It might seem excessive, but it’s not’ cleaning expert reveals how often to change your bed sheets amidst hot nights
BRITS are set to swelter in glorious 31C heat this weekend.
And while we all love summer, getting to sleep in sweaty weather is perhaps its biggest downfall.
Experts have wanted that parts of the UK could be in for sweaty nights as temperatures are forecast to hit 30 degrees in some areas.
Freshly cleaned sheets might help you doze off, but they won’t stay fresh for long.
While we (kind of) collectively agreed as a nation that changing bed sheets every week should be the norm, that rule doesn’t apply to summer.
When there’s scorching temperatures, you’re naturally going to sweat more at night.
Therefore, you need to up the ante when it comes to stripping your sheets off the bed.
Luckily, Nick Ross, a cleaning expert from Home Spritz, has shared his advice on the optimal amount of time per week.
And he reckons it should be a bi-weekly job.
“Twice a week might seem excessive,” he says.
“But with dead skin cells and body oils already building up, a heatwave brings another unpleasant addition — sweat.
“My rule of thumb is to wash the bed sheets whenever they don’t feel fresh anymore.
“Obviously, that happens quicker in a right scorcher.”
He empathised that household routines vary from home-to-home, but you can’t put a price on good hygiene and feeling fresh in bed.
“Of course, situations in each household vary,” Nick admits.
“Twice a week is a good rule for everyone.
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“But those with allergies, sensitive skin or furry bedmates might need to stick to it more strictly.”
Nick also explained how to wash your bed sheets properly – and his advice applies to winter as well as summer.
“I’ve seen some advice about washing sheets at cooler temperatures, around 20 or 30 degrees, to save on the bill,” he says.
“It makes sense, but I suggest sticking to 60 degrees to make sure you’re blasting dust mites instead of giving them a lukewarm bath.
“If you want to save a few pennies on your energy bill when washing bed sheets, try drying out the sheets outside instead of tossing them in the tumble dryer.
“Additionally, sunlight may help kill any nasties that might have dodged the wash.”