There is nothing quite like getting into a bed with some freshly-cleaned sheets. But while debate rages on over how often you should clean your bedding - with once a week the most common answer - your pillowcases may need to be washed sooner.
Your pillow holds several days' worth of drool, sweat and germs, The Mirror reports. A dirty pillowcase could also be the cause of breakouts and other skin problems.
Sam Cinkir, CEO of leading skin and hair clinic Este Medical Group explained: "As gross as it sounds, our pillowcases are a lot dirtier than we might think and are often full of dead skin, oils, sweat, sebum and even tiny bugs such as dust mites.
