A third of people in the UK only wash their bedsheets once year, according to a survey taken in 2020 by Hammond Furniture. Although that only applies to a minority of people, it's still a shocking statistic.
Various studies have proven that mattresses take little time to become a source of pathogens, even when covered with bedding. According to experts, this can set the stage for several deadly conditions.
While cleaning sheets infrequently raises questions about a person’s hygiene, it can also become a health hazard. Some studies have linked dirty bedding to the development of severe diseases like pneumonia, appendicitis and gonorrhoea, the Express reports.
