You’re definitely not washing your duvet enough… and there’s a disgusting reason it needs to go in the machine now
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WHEN it comes to cleaning, many prioritise their kitchen and bathroom, but an expert has revealed the danger of what happens when you leave your bedroom untouched.
Ryan Thaker, from , shared the most common areas that people tend to forget to clean.
The expert explained that as humans spend roughly a third of their life sleeping, bedrooms are picking up far more germs than people might realise.
While rugs and carpets are undeniably full of dust and dirt, it is actually your inner duvet that needs a good wash - and there is a very good reason for it.
According to him, a duvet that isn’t washed the recommended number of times can harbour more than 20,000 dust mites and their faeces alone.
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''Not only that but research has suggested that faeces from dust mites can also impact our skin, making it more susceptible to allergens and irritants,'' Ryan added.
In order to prevent this from happening, it is recommended to wash it every two to three months on a high setting of 60 degrees and dry in your dryer or outside.
Similarly, while we might put the sheets and pillowcases in the washing machine on a regular basis, pillows are also mostly forgotten.
You might want to change the habit, as Ryan pointed out that if not cleaned, your pillows can become home to fungus.
''Not only can this fungus trigger allergic reactions, but it could also affect your lungs and other organs.''
The expert said that these should be washed every six months - but if old, it might be time to upgrade to new ones.
'To see if this is the case, fold your pillow in half and squeeze out the air.
''Let the pillow go and if it unfolds back to its original shape, then it has enough filling to support your beck and head.
''If it doesn’t spring back then it’s lost its support and needs to be replaced.''
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