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Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

Woman admits her bedding has never been washed – and mattress is '100 years old'

As we spend between 49 and 60 hours in bed per week, it's important to make sure the bedding is clean, as it can quickly become a hub for dirt, dust mites, dead skin cells and sweat.

Many experts agree that you should wash your bedding once a week, or at least once every two weeks. Still, lots of people neglect changing the sheets, which can feel like a chore when you're busy with work, children or other activities.

While many of us are guilty of not washing our bedding enough, one woman previously admitted she had never done it.

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