Busy lives can make it easy to lose track of household cleaning schedules, especially when it comes to washing our duvet covers, bed sheets and pillowcases. If this sounds familiar in your household, one expert has shared his advice on why this should be one of the most important household chores, that we should be more mindful about remembering. According to Daniel Ufland, founder of the online interior styling platform Flitch, maintaining clean bedding is more than just about comfort — it’s also important for skin health, allergy prevention, and overall well-being.
Experts from the Flitch team, who specialise in bedding have urged pet owners in particular to pay more attention to their household laundry schedule. READ MORE: The heated airer shoppers say dries clothes 'brilliantly' and costs 5p to run They recommend "If you have pets and those pets sleep under the covers with you, your sheets likely need more attention. "Pets have hair, dander, and dirt from outside and unlike humans, they do not shower frequently.
These substances can easily accumulate on your sheets, leading to increased allergens and hygiene concerns." By washing your bedding more often, you help maintain a clean, comfortable sleeping environment that benefits both you and your pets. "Washing your bedding every three to four days helps keep these contaminants at bay," says the experts.
"This is especially necessary if someone in the household has allergies to pet dander." Daniel Ufland, Co-Founder of .