To avoid health problems, how often should bed sheets be washed per week?

Beds are often a habitat for harmful germs, making maintenance more essential than ever.

A recent poll in Britain about how often citizens wash sheets with OTTY, showed that many people don't clean the sheets and sheets often, enough.

One expert said that blankets and sheets need to be cleaned once a week, as home dust mites (moth bugs) can live in, and can cause health problems.

And if you are sick, it is necessary to wash them more than once a week to get rid of any bacteria, and this should always be done using the hot wash mode.

On average, respondents admitted that they waited about 12 days to change sheets and put them in the laundry.

Towels and pillow cases should be cleaned once a week, or twice or more if the person sleeps on their stomach.

Many forget to wash the pillows, although it is necessary to keep them clean and they must be placed in the washing machine every three months to ensure that they are healthy.

Michal Sallas, CEO and Founder of OTTY said: “In light of the ongoing epidemic, some people may feel more comfortable by changing their covers to reduce the risk of bacteria staying and transporting to others, especially if they have symptoms, but in reality, appropriate frequent washing may be Good personal hygiene is sufficient, "according to the British website" The Sun ".

He added: "It is also worth noting that the British National Health Service (NHS) also advised that regular washing of clothes will reduce the risk of germs transmission, but in some situations clothing should be washed at temperatures above normal temperatures and with an ovarian-based product to reduce the transmission of dangerous infections As much as possible".