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Experts share mistake we all make washing our bedding - and it's pretty grim

Washing your bed sheets is one of those tasks you’d never enjoy isn’t it? Fresh bedding is fun, but washing your old one certainly isn’t.

It is a task that we need to do though,and the experts at Reviewed have given a handy guide on what we should be doing and why - because sometimes we need a gentle push in the right direction.

The biggest faux pas many of us make is leaving our bedding on for more than a week, as they warn it leads to us "sleeping while surrounded by body oils, bacteria, dead skin cells, and dust mites.”

Now that doesn’t sound like our idea of a good time.

Keeping your bed clean and hygienic can help thwart germs and allergens, and has even been found to help you sleep better, and better quality sleep is something we all need.

Here are the life-changing tips which will keep your bedding looking perfect, and will help you to get much better sleep.

Clean bedding = better sleep? Count us in! (

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The right way to wash your bedding every week

1) Always read the label carefully, as not all bedding is the same. Different fabrics will need different treatments, so ensure you are always using the best specific method to get the best results

2) Pretreat any stains before putting the sheets in the wash

3) Follow the correct cycle and water temperature as stated on the care tags. These can also be adjusted depending on the dirtiness of the bedding. Washing in colder water causes less wear and tear and will keep them in a better condition, but higher temperatures do a better job of deep-cleaning and getting rid of body oils when needed

4) Don't overfill the washing machine as sheets need room to move around in the drum to allow them to get clean

5) Avoid using tumble dryer sheets as they can make the fabrics less absorbent. Instead, use dryer balls, which "bounce around in the drum and prevent the load from twisting and bunching together", leading to better results

6) When possible, hang your sheets on an outdoor clothesline as it gives bedding "an incredibly fresh smell and lets sunlight disinfect it"

7) Ironing bed sheets from time-to-time can help to kill off any germs or mites which may have made it through the wash cycle

When it comes to your duvet, it doesn't need washing as often as your sheets, but it's always good to give it a good clean every now and again.

It's previously been recommended to wash your duvet every two or three months, or a minimum of twice a year, to stop an infestation of bed mites - ew.

Pillows should be washed at the same time, and the mattress itself should be given a clean down once a year.

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