It can be hard to establish a housekeeping routine that strikes the right balance between keeping your home clean and not getting overwhelmed. However, washing your bedding isn’t a cleaning task you should let slide. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should be spending between 7 and 9 hours asleep in bed every night. That’s a lot of time in contact with your bedding. Here’s what to know about maintaining cleanliness.

How Often to Wash Your Bedding

Most experts recommend washing bed sheets at least every two weeks, although once a week is even better. Bed covers such as blankets and quilts can be cleaned every two months since they’re not in direct contact with your skin.

Invest in a duvet or comforter with a removable cover that can go in the washer with the sheets weekly. Wash the duvet at least once a year.

For decorative pieces of bedding like pillow shams, bed skirts, and bed canopies that only get light usage, consider a biannual washing to keep them free of dust and dirt. Even though pillowcases protect pillows, they should still be washed three to four times every year. 

Why It’s Necessary for Housekeeping

Germs

Any germs or contaminants on your skin can rub off onto the bedding. It’s particularly important to wash the sheets if you’ve recently been ill. The sooner they’re clean, the less chance they have to spread the illness to someone else.

Allergens

The dust, dust mites, and little scraps of dirt and grime that get caught up in the bedding can affect you in multiple ways. Gritty sheets are uncomfortable, which can make it harder to fall asleep.

Also, pollen and other airborne allergens can become trapped in the bedding. They’ll continue to cause sneezing, itching, and discomfort until they’re cleaned up.

Sweat & Skin Conditions

There’s no way to completely avoid transferring sweat, skin oils, dead skin cells, and body odor to the bedding. Apart from stains and smelly sheets, this can lead to increased issues with skin irritation, acne, or rashes. Fortunately, cleaning the bedding more frequently can solve these issues.

If you don’t have the time to wash your bedding, contact Right Cleaning in Brooklyn, NY. They’ll bring the necessary cleaning supplies to freshen up your house. They perform a wide range of housekeeping duties, including bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom cleaning. Call (212) 655-7153 to schedule an appointment, or learn more about their comprehensive services on their website.