Changing your sheets regularly is essential for your health and well-being. As we sleep, our sheets accumulate sweat, dead skin cells, oils and moisture – up to 200 ml of sweat per night. This makes them an ideal breeding ground for dust mites, bacteria and fungi.
Microorganisms that accumulate on uncleaned sheets can cause or worsen rashes, allergic reactions and respiratory symptoms. Regular changing is especially important for allergy and asthma sufferers, for whom dust mites can cause significant symptoms.
Clean sheets not only affect physical health, but also sleep quality and comfort. Fresh, clean sheets create a more pleasant sleeping environment that promotes deeper and better quality sleep. This directly affects daily well-being and stamina.
How often should sheets be changed in normal household use?
Experts recommend changing your sheets once a week for normal household use. This is a general guideline that is suitable for most people under normal circumstances.
However, the frequency of changing should be adjusted to your personal needs. In summer and warmer conditions, when sweating increases, it is advisable to change your sheets more often - up to twice a week. Similarly, during illness, changing your sheets daily may be necessary to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses.
The interval between changing sheets is also affected by:
- Allergies and skin diseases – more frequent changes are recommended for allergy sufferers and atopic sufferers
- Pets in bed – animal hair and dander increase the need for more frequent changes
- Sheets for babies and young children – require changing more frequently, up to every 2-3 days
What effect does the quality of the sheet have on the change interval?
For example, silk is a naturally antibacterial material, so the frequency of washing silk sheets can be significantly longer than normal sheets.
Hotel-grade textiles are often made from long-staple cotton or cotton-polyester blends, which can withstand repeated washing without losing quality. These materials also dry faster, reducing moisture in the bed and therefore the growth of bacteria.
High-quality sheets are also often more tightly woven, making them more resistant to dust mites. This is especially important for allergy sufferers. While high-quality sheets don't eliminate the need for regular changes, using them can extend the change interval by a day or two - especially for people who sweat less and in cooler seasons.
How to keep sheets fresh and in good condition for longer?
By caring for your sheets properly, you can extend their lifespan and keep them looking fresh from wash to wash. Always follow the manufacturer's care instructions for best results, but here are some general guidelines:
- Wash sheets at 60 degrees to kill dust mites and bacteria
- Use a mild detergent without bleach for cotton sheets
- Avoid fabric softener, which can reduce the absorbency and breathability of sheets.
- Dry your sheets outside in the sunlight if possible.
- If you own a dryer, dry the sheets until they are iron-dry and finish with an iron.
- Iron the sheets lightly – this will kill every last dust mite and make the sheets feel more comfortable, ironing will soften the feel of the sheets considerably
For allergy sufferers, we recommend washing sheets once a week at a temperature of at least 60 degrees and using dust-free fitted sheets. For Airbnb hosts and those who need frequent changes, we recommend purchasing several sets of high-quality sheets that can withstand repeated washing.
Proper storage of sheets is also important: make sure the sheets are completely dry before folding and store them in a clean, dry place. Airy storage helps to avoid moisture and odors.
Sisustus1 offers a wide range of high-quality, hotel-quality sheets designed to last for years of use. In our selection you will find excellent options for your home, Airbnb accommodation or even a summer cottage. All our products have been carefully selected to ensure uncompromising quality.
Browse our online store or visit our showroom in Helsinki to see the products. Our expert staff will help you find the right products for your needs. We offer hotel-quality home delivery – because you deserve a good night's sleep like you would in a luxury hotel.
