How Often Should You Be Washing Your Bedding?

We spend a significant amount of time in our beds, so it's important to keep our bedding clean and fresh. But how often should you be washing your sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers? And what about those unexpected messes that can happen during intimacy or due to night sweats, periods, or incontinence? In this blog post, we'll explore the frequency of washing your bedding and how Lil Helper Lifesaver Mats can be a game-changer in keeping your sheets dry and clean.

The Average Washing Frequency

The average person washes their bedding once every one to two weeks. However, this can vary depending on personal preferences and individual circumstances. Factors like sweating at night, allergies, pets sleeping on the bed, or any spills or accidents can influence how often you should wash your bedding.

The Importance of Clean Bedding

Keeping your bedding clean is essential for maintaining good hygiene and overall health. Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat, and body oils can accumulate on your sheets over time if not washed regularly. This buildup can contribute to allergies and skin irritations. Additionally, dirty bedding can harbor bacteria and even bed bugs.

Lil Helper Lifesaver Mats: Protecting Your Bedding

Lil Helper Lifesaver Mats are designed to provide an extra layer of protection for your bedding. Whether you're dealing with night sweats, period messes, or incontinence issues, these mats offer a waterproof barrier that keeps your sheets dry and stain-free. Made with high-quality materials that are soft against the skin, they provide comfort while ensuring maximum protection.

What Makes Them so Special

Lifesaver Mats are known as the mat with a thousand uses and we’ve gotten the feedback from our customers that they are particularly useful as a bedding accessory. The feature waterproof PUL on one side that protects your mattress no matter how saturated the absorbent side gets. The absorbent charcoal side is anti-bacterial, stay dry feeling, and hides any stains. Leaving you to get a good night sleep worry free. Plus, they come in 3 awesome sizes: mini, perfect for a change mat in a diaper bag; original, great for single beds, couches, etc.; and XL. For adult uses in bed, we recommend the XL.

How to Wash Lil Helper Lifesaver Mats

Washing Lil Helper Lifesaver Mats is easy! Simply toss them in the washing machine with similar colors on a gentle cycle using mild detergent. Avoid using bleach or fabric softeners as they may affect the waterproof properties of the mat. Once washed, hang them to air dry or tumble dry on low heat. It's recommended to have a few extra mats on hand so you can rotate them while one is being washed.

Finding Your Washing Frequency

When it comes to washing your bedding, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. It ultimately depends on your personal circumstances and preferences. If you're prone to night sweats or have any issues that may cause unexpected messes, washing your bedding more frequently may be necessary. On the other hand, if you don't experience these issues and prefer a longer interval between washes, that's perfectly fine too.

Keeping your bedding clean is essential for a comfortable and healthy sleep environment. With Lil Helper Lifesaver Mats, you can protect your sheets from unexpected messes and maintain their freshness between washes. Whether it's night sweats, periods, incontinence, or simply wanting an extra layer of protection, these mats are a game-changer. Find your ideal washing frequency based on your needs and enjoy a cleaner bed that promotes better sleep and overall well-being.

So how often do you wash your bedding? Let us know in the comments below!