You should change your bed sheets at least once every two weeks according to hygiene experts. However, the ideal frequency is once a week to keep your sleeping environment clean and fresh. There are some situations where you should wash sheets more frequently:
- If you suffer from night sweats or allergies such as asthma, wash them weekly to remove grime and potential irritants.
- If you sleep with pets, change your bed linen about twice a week to reduce dust mites, hair, and bacteria.
- In hotter months, it is advisable to wash sheets once a week to stay fresh and comfortable.
Regular washing helps remove dirt, sweat, body oils, dead skin cells, and dust mites that accumulate on sheets over time, which can impact sleep quality and health. In summary:
- General recommendation: change sheets weekly.
- Minimum: every two weeks.
- More frequently if you have allergies, sweat a lot, sleep with pets, or during warm weather.
