Clean bedding is important for good sleep. While sleeping, sweat, dust, and bacteria collect on your bed. If you don’t wash your bedding regularly, it can cause allergies, bad sleep, and a bad smell.
In this article, you will learn how often to wash your pillows, sheets, and blankets to keep them fresh and clean.
How Often Should You Wash Your Bedding?
🛏 Sheets and Duvet Covers – Once a week. If you sweat a lot or have allergies, wash them every 3–4 days.
💤 Pillowcases – Once a week or more often because they absorb sweat, oil, and dirt from your skin.
🌿 Bedding for Allergies – If you have allergies or asthma, wash your bedding once a week at 60°C to kill dust mites.
How Often Should You Wash Your Pillows and Blankets?
Pillows – Every 3–6 months. Pillows collect sweat and bacteria over time.
Feather and Wool Pillows – Wash them less often, about twice a year, because natural materials handle moisture better.
Synthetic Pillows – These wear out faster, so wash them every 3 months.
Duvets and Blankets – Wash them at least once a year or more often if you sweat a lot.
Signs You Need to Replace Your Pillow
🔸 It has turned yellow and smells bad.
🔸 It loses its shape after washing.
🔸 You wake up with neck pain.
🔸 You have more allergies than before.
If your pillow has these signs, it’s time to get a new one.
Tips to Keep Your Bedding Fresh
✔ Air out your bed every morning – Leave it uncovered so it can breathe.
✔ Use pillow and mattress protectors – They keep dust and bacteria away.
✔ Wash at the right temperature – Most bedding is cleanest at 40–60°C.
Conclusion
To keep your bed fresh and clean, wash your bedding at least once a week and wash your pillows every 3–6 months. This will help you sleep better and feel more comfortable.
