Washing your bedsheets is a tiresome chore, as stripping the bed and then wrestling your duvet to put fresh sheets back on feels like a never-ending task. If you tend to avoid washing your sheets, you're not alone, as one study by Hammonds Furniture found that a third of Brits wash their bedding once a year.
It might be time to reconsider your habits, however as one sleep expert has revealed the consequences of leaving them on for too long. The team at BedKingdom.co.uk have shared insight into how often you should clean your sheets, and it makes for surprising reading for many.
The answers vary if you have pets who sleep on the bed with you - even if you tell them not to - plus allergies are another big factor.
