{"id":11382,"date":"2025-05-19T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11382"},"modified":"2025-05-14T12:38:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:38:42","slug":"often-i-change-wash-bedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/often-i-change-wash-bedding","title":{"rendered":"How often should I change and wash my bedding?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s just something about getting into bed when it has fresh bedding on \u2013 it feels restorative, and you\u2019re almost always guaranteed a better night’s sleep. On the flipside of that, changing bedding is one of life\u2019s tedious and often overlooked chores. The question is, how much of a difference does it make if you wash your bedding every 2 weeks or every 3-4 weeks? If you\u2019re not sure, we\u2019re here to help. In this blog, we\u2019ll answer the question \u2018how often should you really be changing and washing your bedding\u2019, and we\u2019ll provide tips on how to make it as easy and efficient as possible!<\/p>\n

We all lead busy lives, and when time is precious, the chores that feel more time consuming than others can be pushed down the queue of priorities \u2013 washing bedding can be one such chore. However, regularly cleaning your bedding can make all the difference when it comes to providing a healthy, comfortable sleeping environment so it\u2019s worth keeping it high on that list of things to do.<\/p>\n

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So why is it so important to wash your bedding regularly?<\/h2>\n

There are lots of reasons, some of which don\u2019t make for the nicest reading. Humans shed 500 million skin cells a day (not all in bed), which makes your bed a hotspot for dust mites. These mites can cause health issues such as asthma and eczema and trigger allergies so they\u2019re very unpleasant bedfellows. They\u2019re not alone \u2013 there are millions of bacteria that like to call your bed home \u2013 the majority come from human skin and although are mostly harmless, they can occasionally cause skin infections and acne.<\/p>\n

The thought alone is enough to make you rush your bedding to the washing machine straight away! The actual recommendation is to wash your bedding every one to two weeks \u2013 that includes your duvet cover, bedsheet and pillowcases.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to wash your pillows and duvet – you sleep with them every night, and while they may be covered, over time they can still accumulate an unhealthy amount of dust and bacteria. If your pillows are feather, down or microfibre, they can be washed in the machine every four to six months \u2013 make sure to choose a delicate cycle and dry them on a low heat. Memory foam pillows can\u2019t be washed in the machine, but most allow you to remove the covers, which you can wash (make sure to read the care instructions).<\/p>\n

If you have a bedspread, washing this every four to six months is advisable, and if you have pets who sleep on the bed, washing more regularly certainly won\u2019t do you any harm!<\/p>\n

How to care for different types of fabric bedding<\/h2>\n

Not all bedding is the same, and it\u2019s always sensible to check the care instructions before washing it. Silk and satin are more delicate and may need a gentler wash. More durable fabrics like cotton are hardier and can cope with warmer temperatures. If you duvet covers, pillows or bedsheets are different colours, wash them separately so that the colour doesn\u2019t seep out into different items. Even if your bedding is all the same colour, if it\u2019s a struggle to fit it all into the machine in one go, then separate it out into smaller washes to ensure everything receives a thorough clean.<\/p>\n

While some washing machines have a bedding setting, if you have to manually choose what setting you\u2019re going to wash it on, 60 degrees is the ideal temperature to remove any dust mites and bacteria. Before choosing that temperature, make sure to check your fabric is compatible \u2013 more delicate bedding may shrink if it\u2019s too hot.<\/p>\n

What detergent to use to get the best results<\/h2>\n

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The choice of detergent will depend on several factors \u2013 sensitive skin can be a big factor, as can the environment (some detergents are more environmentally friendly than others). Some detergents can even damage your fabric, reducing its lifespan! There are also different types of detergent, including sheets, powder, liquid, and capsules, all of which can have a different scent, so it\u2019s fair to say, the choice can be overwhelming! The easiest way to narrow it down is to work out what your primary objective is.<\/p>\n

If you want to keep colours bright, liquid or gel are a good choice, but they aren\u2019t always the best at keeping your whites white \u2013 if it\u2019s bright white you want, powder is a good choice.<\/p>\n

If sensitive skin is a consideration, non-bio is the best option but that won\u2019t always get tough stains out.<\/p>\n

Lots of detergents use recycled packaging now and there are plenty that will post them out to you in a cardboard box, reducing the use of plastic. Look for the \u2018Eco-Cert\u2019 sign or the \u2018Leaping Bunny for cruelty-free products.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, we all lead busy lives, and washing our bedding is another job that we need to squeeze in as and when we have time. But if you want to provide yourself with optimum conditions for sleeping and ensure that there\u2019s no build up of dust mites or bacteria, washing your bedding every two weeks is ideal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s just something about getting into bed when it has fresh bedding on \u2013 it feels restorative, and you\u2019re almost always guaranteed a better night’s sleep. On the flipside of that, changing bedding is one of life\u2019s tedious and often overlooked chores. The question is, how much of a difference does it make if you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":11383,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1167,656],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11382"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11382"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11403,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11382\/revisions\/11403"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}