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Bedding needs some serious TLC. Over time, your sheets are exposed to as much sweat, oils, allergens, and hair as most of your clothes—but chances are, they don’t get washed half as often. As this grime builds up, it can make your sheets lose their softness and even contribute to the development of a musty odor and harmful bacteria. Regularly washing your sheets is an important part of maintaining your home and your personal hygiene.
Still, washing your sheets can be a pain. Regularly stripping your bed and pillows can become a real drag, especially if you’ve got a busy schedule. So, to save you time, we’ve done the research on how often you actually have to wash your sheets.
How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets and Why?
The TLDR: The standard recommendation is to clean your sheets about once every 1 to 2 weeks. This timeline is a solid guide for average wear and tear, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Several lifestyle factors may affect how often you should clean your sheets. From Charlie’s Soap, here are some things you’ll want to keep in mind as you figure out your sheet-washing schedule.
Allergies
When it comes to cleaning your home, allergies are one of the most significant concerns. Unsurprisingly, allergens love to settle in your sheets. Pollen, dust, and other irritants quickly accumulate in your sheets and pillowcases. Sleeping in an allergen-infested bed has the potential to aggravate underlying conditions, including asthma and eczema, as well as influence the quality of your sleep. If you have allergies and sensitivities, it’s a good idea to wash your sheets more often. During allergy season, you might want to clean your sheets twice a week to reduce reactions and improve sleep.
To combat irritants, be sure to wash your sheets with natural, hypoallergenic laundry solutions like those from Charlie’s Soap. From our detergents to our stain solutions, our products are perfect for even the most sensitive of skin and are free of all the bad stuff. When you use Charlie’s, you can trust that your laundry won’t end up covered in synthetic fragrances, harmful chemicals, or unnecessary fillers. With Charlie’s Soap, you don’t have to worry about any lingering irritants on your clean sheets.
Pets
Pets make up a special section of your household mess, and your sheets are no different. Particularly if your pets sleep in the bed with you, they’re sure to shed fur and leave extra sweat and oils (or worse) on your bed. Pet owners might want to consider washing sheets with an animal-friendly detergent every three to four days to keep them crisp and clean.
Charlie’s Soap is perfect for the job. Our natural cleaners check off three necessary boxes; they’re safe for you, the planet, and your pets. Since our laundry solutions are non-corrosive and fragrance-free, sheets washed in Charlie’s Soap will be safe for even the snuggliest pet. Plus, our cleaners are ideal for taking on even the gnarliest pet messes. If your sheets are covered in pet odors and stains, don’t worry—Charlie’s has a fix for that. Check out our collection of effective stain treatments, like our pre-treatment spray, to keep your sheets looking and smelling their best.
Weather and Climate
That’s right, even the weather can affect how often you should wash your sheets. When it’s hot, you’re likely to sweat more. If you live in a particularly warm climate, chances are your sheets get dirtier even faster. It’s best to wash your sheets at least once a week for those combatting high temperatures, particularly in the summertime.
To target the odor, oil, and bacteria buildup that comes with residual sweat, add a scoop of Charlie’s Soap oxygen bleach the next time you wash your sheets. Our chlorine-free bleach has all the cleaning power of regular bleaches, sans all of the harmful chemicals and additives. At the same time, it’s gentle enough that you don’t need to worry about wearing gloves (or wearing a hole in your silk sheets).
What About Other Bedding?
Of course, sheets aren’t the only covers you need to regularly wash. While your sheets and pillowcases are the most exposed to oils and germs, over time, this residue will also build up in your pillows, covers, and more. Here’s a quick guide for how often to wash your other bedding.
| Pillows | Twice per year |
| Comforters | Once every 1–2 months |
| Duvet covers | Once or twice per month |
| Blankets | Once or twice per month |
| Mattress pads | Once every 3–4 months |
So long as you stick with effective, hypoallergenic detergents, following these guidelines are a great way to keep your sheets clean and allergy-free.
Wash Your Sheets with Charlie’s Soap
At the end of the day, there’s not one right sheet-washing schedule to stick to. Be sure to consider how your lifestyle may impact the longevity of your sheets. As long as you curate a schedule that works for you—and stick with the best laundry solutions—you’re sure to enjoy cleaner sheets.
From laundry solutions to household cleaners, Charlie’s Soap has your back. Our hypoallergenic, naturally-powered cleaners can take on even the toughest messes without stress. There’s no better way to get your sheets spic-and-span. Explore more from Charlie’s Soap.
