Sleep expert issues warning after Kerry Katona's bedsheet confession
25.02.2023 - 13:25
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A sleep specialist has issued a word of warning after Kerry Katona wrote about washing her bedsheets in her new column.
The mum-of-five told fans that she changes them once every two weeks - saying it's because of how busy she is at home. However, it turns out this isn't always hygienic and you should be doing it more frequently.
Writing in her New! magazine column, she said: "I live in a big house with a lot of kids, so it’s a hassle. Share the same bleeding towel, that’s what I say!” She wrote, adding: "It’s not good for the environment, or for your energy bills to keep washing them. It’s the same as bed sheets. I probably change my sheets every fortnight."
Leicestershire Live reports that this comes just after TV star Stacey Solomon sparked debate on social media after telling fans live on Hits Radio that she cleans hers "once a week".
Commenting on what Kerry said, sleep expert Martin Seeley has revealed how often homeowners should be washing their bed sheets. The MattressNextDay CEO says: "Ideally, you should be washing your bed sheets every single week.
"Every night, the average person sweats at least 200ml of liquid, which naturally seeps through to your duvet. Further studies show that the average bedding harbours around 20,000 dust mites which can be triggering for those that suffer from allergies, therefore, causing a runny nose, congestion and more.
"Given that 80 per cent of dust mites are made up of your dead skin, which you naturally produce more of overnight, you should be washing your bedding at LEAST once a week."
He added: "However, if you tend to get night sweats or get hot flushes, you should wash your bed sheets even more often. If your bedding feels damp or ‘clammy’ in the morning, you should strip them