Health Tip: Keep Your Sheets Clean

Clean sheets may smell better than those you’ve been sleeping on for a while, and they may be better for your health.

The National Sleep Foundation explains:

Dirt, sweat, oil and possibly makeup can accumulate on sheets.
Dirty sheets can lead to skin breakouts and allergy symptoms.
Dirty sheets also can lead to fungal skin infections.
Wash your sheets, or at least the pillowcases, weekly.
Always wash sheets after you’ve been sick, and wash frequently if you sweat a lot.

Source: HealthDay