Why Washing Your Bedding Matters for Sleep & Health
Every night, your bed collects more than just you.
While you sleep, your body sheds dead skin cells, releases sweat, and transfers natural oils onto your sheets. Add in dust mites, bacteria, and the occasional snack crumb or pet hair, and your bed can quickly become less hygienic than it looks.
Regular washing helps to:
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Reduce allergens like dust mites
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Prevent bacteria and odour buildup
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Keep skin clearer and healthier
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Improve overall sleep comfort
How Often Should You Wash Your Bedding?
Once a week is the golden rule for most people.
If you sweat heavily, sleep naked, or live in a warmer climate, you may benefit from washing your sheets every 3–5 days. Fresh sheets help regulate temperature and keep sweat and bacteria at bay.
If you shower before bed, don’t sweat much, and sleep alone, stretching to every 10 days can be acceptable — but weekly is still ideal.
How Often Should you Wash Pillowcases?
Pillowcases should be washed at least once a week.
Your pillowcase absorbs oils from your hair and skin, along with skincare products and sweat. If you’re prone to acne, sensitive skin, or allergies, more frequent washing can make a noticeable difference.
Tip: Having spare pillowcases makes it easy to switch them midweek should you need to.
How Often to Wash Duvet Covers?
Duvet covers should be washed every 1–2 weeks.
If you sleep with pets, sweat at night, or eat in bed (we won’t judge), aim for weekly washes. Using a top sheet between you and your duvet can also help extend the time between washes.
How Often Should You Wash Your Actual Duvet?
Your duvet doesn’t need washing as often as your covers, but it shouldn’t be forgotten.
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Every 6-12 months is a good rule of thumb
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Every 3-6 months if you have allergies or pets
Always check the care label, and make sure your duvet is completely dry after washing to prevent mildew.
Mattress Protectors & Covers
Mattress protectors are your mattresses first line of defence.
Wash them every 1–2 months, or more often if you sweat a lot, have allergies, or spill something. A clean protector helps extend the life of your mattress and keeps your sleep environment fresh.
When Should You Wash Bedding More Often?
You should increase washing frequency if:
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You sweat heavily at night
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You’re sick or recovering from illness
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You have allergies or asthma
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You sleep with pets
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You eat or drink in bed
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You notice odours or irritation
Best Washing Tips for Bedding
To get the most out of every wash:
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Use warm water (unless care labels say otherwise)
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Avoid overloading the machine
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Choose a gentle, skin-friendly detergent
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Dry bedding thoroughly before use
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Wash whites and colours separately
How Often Should you Rotate your eze™ Mattress?
It is very important your eze™ Mattress is rotated 180 degrees on it's base regularly,
thereby minimising the settlement of the cushioning layers. eze™ Mattresses only
have one sleeping surface so cannot be flipped over. We recommend rotating your
mattress once a month, every month.
The Bottom Line
For most people, washing bedding once a week strikes the perfect balance between hygiene and convenience.
Fresh bedding isn’t just cleaner — it’s more comfortable, more breathable, and helps create a healthier sleep environment. And let’s be honest, nothing beats sliding into a freshly made bed.
Better sleep starts with a cleaner bed.
