A new study found that single guys aged 18 to 25, on average, only wash their bed sheets four times a year. More than one-fifth said they “didn’t see the need” and another 19 percent “didn’t care.” The study says couples wash the bedding ever 2.3 weeks, on average, with women responsible for 81 percent of the washing. Once we reach the 35 to 50 age range, however, people get more hygienic, many of them changing their sheets weekly. (Incidentally, this is what Mitey Fresh advises). “Human skin cells become food for dust mites,” Philip M. Tierno Jr., director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, “That is one of the biggest problems associated with bedding. Mites accumulate, along with their feces. But there is also animal hair, dander, fungal mold, fungal spores, bodily secretions and bacteria. Also: dust, lint, fibers, particulates, insect parts, pollen, soil, sand and cosmetics. One person can perspire as much as a liter in a night — even more if you have a lot of covers.” That’s a lot of gunk. The biggest thing to worry about, though, is allergies. People with asthma or allergic reactions should clean more frequently to avoid irritation. Excerpt from original article: "Study: Single guys only wash their bed sheets every few months" - The Houston Chronicle
Posted on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:00:43 +0000