Usually, when we have skin itching, allergies and acne, we may think about whether it is caused by food, clothes and toiletries for the first time, but ignore bedding.
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“Invisible danger” of bedding
Many people change their clothes every day, but rarely wash their bedding. People spend about 1 / 3 of their time in sleep. If bed sheets, quilt covers and pillows are used for a long time, there will also be “potential health hazards”.
When sleeping every night, the human body will excrete about 200ml of sweat, especially those who are prone to cold sweat at night. Wet and warm conditions are hotbeds for bacteria to breed.
In addition, human metabolism will automatically shed dandruff. Autumn is dry, the skin is short of water, the amount of dandruff is greater, and it is easier to fall off.
Not only that, there will be oil, saliva, dust, urine, etc. on the bed sheets and quilt covers.
If the cleaning is not timely, bacteria, dust and residues will accumulate more and more, which will endanger health.
Such sheets and quilt covers are undoubtedly skin “killers”, prone to skin diseases such as tinea cruris and tinea onychomycosis;
Moreover, with the breathing during sleep, microorganisms, bacteria and fungi on the sheets may also enter the body, which is prone to respiratory tract infection and is unfavorable to the health of the lung.
If you don’t wash bed sheets for a long time, there is a hidden danger of millions of microbial invasion, and you are also prone to gynecological diseases.
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How often do you clean bedding?
1. Bed sheets and quilt covers: wash once a week
It is reported that 5.5 kg of sweat may remain on the sheets that are not washed for 10 days. Such sheets are simply a paradise for mites and bacteria.
2. Pillow towel and pillowcase: wash once a week
The pillow towel is easy to be stained with dandruff, dust mites, fungi, bacteria, oil and dirt on hair and skin. If you clean your face every day and don’t change your pillow towel frequently, your face may be “white washed”.
If there is skin allergy and other discomfort on the face, it is recommended to change and wash once every two or three days. Similarly, pillowcases should be washed once a week.
3. Pillow core: wash it every 3 months
Saliva and sweat from sleeping, as well as dust, dander and oil on the head, are easy to penetrate into the pillow core. The longer the pillow is used, the greater the possibility of Streptococcus breeding and the greater the risk of thrombosis.
Moreover, the middle-aged and elderly people have low resistance, are more likely to be infected with Streptococcus and bury the root of thrombosis.
If the pillow core material is not easy to clean, it is best to expose it once a week; After 1 year of use, it is recommended to replace the pillow core.
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There are clever ways to clean and remove mites
The cleaning methods of bed sheets, quilt covers and pillowcases are also different due to different materials.
1. Bed sheets, quilt covers
We all know how to remove mites from sheets and quilt covers by high-temperature cleaning or exposure. In fact, adding some toilet water during cleaning can also help kill mites attached to them.
The principle is that toilet water contains alcohol. Its main effects are decontamination, sterilization and antipruritic. It not only has a very good effect of removing mites, but also leaves a light fragrance, comfortable and good smell after washing and drying!
2. Pillow
The materials of pillows vary greatly, and care should also be paid attention to.
◎ fiber pillows and down pillows can be washed with neutral detergent or machine wash;
◎ the sericin component in the silk pillow can prevent mites and dust, and it needs to be dried in a ventilated place;
◎ cover the pillow with clear water, squeeze and clean it by hand, place it horizontally to filter the water, and dry it naturally or dry it with a hair dryer without dripping water. Avoid exposure to the sun to prevent hardening and aging.
In addition to cleaning methods, there are also some tips to remove mites.
01 freezing method
Wrap the pillow with fresh-keeping film, and then put it into the refrigerator freezer for 6-24 hours. The mortality of mites can be as high as 70%. Then take it out to bask in the sun, and the effect of mite removal will be better!
02 black plastic bag exposure method
Studies have shown that exposure can only kill 30% of mites, especially for heavy household items such as pillows. But as long as you put a black bag on the pillow and expose it to the sun for two hours, the mite removal effect can be greatly improved!
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Two moves clever shampoo yellow products
Bed sheets, quilt covers and pillowcases will show signs of yellowing after long use, which is due to the adhesion of organic components discharged by the human body. Here are some tips for cleaning to easily remove yellow stains and make the products look new.
1. Rice washing water + orange peel
Put the orange peel into the pot and boil it with rice washing water. When the water temperature drops to about 55 ℃, put the Yellow bed sheet in and soak for 15-20 minutes, and then scrub it. The yellow stain will disappear slowly.
2. Salt + baking soda
Add an appropriate amount of salt and baking soda to 1000ml of water, stir well, and soak the yellowing sheets for half an hour. Then wash it according to the normal method. After drying, the sheets will return to clean.
Not only bedding, but also yellow stains on white clothes. You can try these methods!