5 very dirty things in bedrooms people aren’t aware of
There are some nasty truths about the rooms we spend roughly a third of our lives in. Sadly, some of the dirtiness found in our bedrooms is pretty unavoidable, but that doesn't mean a little cleaning can't hurt. Here are five things in all of our bedrooms that could use a little attention.
1. There are about 1.5 million dust mites in a bed
This is something none of us like to think about. The good news is that not making your bed and throwing the sheets back in the morning to allow some moisture to evaporate and to air everything out might cut down on this count.
2. The carpet contains more germs than your toilet
To care for these plush surfaces, make sure you vacuum it once every week to prevent build-up, which can in turn worsens allergies.
3. We should wash our pyjamas more
Pyjamas will often get worn upwards of 10 nights in a row. However, since you shed skin at a vast rate, these cells could harbor certain microorganisms and bacteria, like staphylococcus. It’s best to wash them every three days.
4. Viruses can live on handles for up to 48 hours
Meaning if someone is sick in your home, you could fall victim to the illness even two days after they left their germs in their wake. Disinfectant is your friend here.
5. People produce almost 100 litres of sweat in bed every year
Which in a high humidity room is a “ideal fungal culture medium” – and, to us, screams "odours." Combat this by spraying your mattress and box spring with a spray, like Lysol. It's safe to use on fabric and kills bacteria that causes odours.
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