Thanks to the current situation, we all pay attention to hygiene. We wash our hands and disinfect surfaces in the home. However, many people forget that many microorganisms live in the mattress they sleep on every night. These bacteria can be harmful and we should make sure we keep the bathroom and kitchen clean, but also the bedroom.

The results of the research are shocking!

Amerisleep has focused on researching the organisms that live in our bed. The results of their study were surprising and shocking to many people. After a week of using the pillow, there were seventeen thousand times more bacteria on it than on the toilet seat. As it turns out, our beds are the perfect place for the unwelcome, unseen guests we sleep with every day. Especially for individuals with allergies or asthma, this is a very dangerous issue as it can activate their health problems.

How to eliminate dangerous bacteria from the bedroom?

The solution to this problem is very simple, but a lot of people forget about it. Regular washing of bed sheets on higher temperatures (at least 60 degrees) should be a matter of course. The pillowcase should be washed about twice a week, the duvet cover should be washed once every 10 days. In general, you should change the bed once a week and should not go more than two weeks without changing the bed linen. Don\’t forget about the bedding and mattress covers themselves, which should be washed at least every few months.

Tips and tricks for a clean bedroom

Prevention is always the best cure, which is why you should know a few proven tricks. Folding the duvet in half after each sleeping session can reduce the humidity in the bed, which will prevent bacteria from multiplying. For this reason, you should always air out your bedding in the morning. Once a month, it\’s a good idea to wash the pillows and blankets themselves. If you have products that can\’t be washed at a high temperature, put them in the freezer and then wash them at the recommended temperature. This will kill dangerous bacteria.