Some may think of it as a topic not to be discussed publicly, but it’s one that affects each and every one of us: How often should you be changing and washing your bed sheets?
Research has shown the public cannot agree on the answer, and a new survey of 2,250 UK adults has found another split.
Almost half of single men said they don’t wash their bed sheets for up to four months at a time, with 12% admitting they wash them when they remember – which could be even longer.
“That’s really not a good plan,” Dr Lindsay Browning, a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.
Single women changed more often, 62% cleaning their bedding every two weeks, and couples claiming to do theirs every three weeks, according to data from a bedding company.
I – Word Understanding
Chartered Psychologist – a psychology professional in the United Kingdom who has
fulfilled a number of requirements to practice. These requirements are
administered by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
II – Have Your Say
1, How often do you change your bed sheets? What is the influence of seasons (winter/summer) in your routine?
2, What are the factors you consider in choosing a bed, bed sheets and other bed accessories?
3, The bedroom is a sanctuary for sleep and a place where we should feel rested and happy. What do you do to make your bedroom your sanctuary and happy place?
