Let’s be honest — washing bedding isn’t exactly a highlight of our week.
You have to:
Strip the bed like you're removing a parachute
Haul everything to the laundry room
Do at least two loads if you have a duvet cover
And then… the worst part — remake the bed
It’s a chore that feels like adulting boot camp.
But here’s the thing:
Experts say we should be doing it at least once a week.
Why?
Because every night, your body leaves behind a shocking amount of stuff on your sheets — and your pillowcase is basically a petri dish for all of it.
Let’s explore why skipping sheet wash day is a bigger deal than you think — and how often you really should be doing it.
🧠 The Science Behind Dirty Sheets – What’s Really Going On: