I Never Wash My Sheets Once a Week - Here's Why

""Because of that, I've landed on a schedule that feels both practical and intentional, depending on the season. In the cooler winter and spring months here in Southern California, I wash my sheets every 12 days. And during summer and fall, I shorten that to about every nine days, adjusting as needed during heat waves. I wash my quilt or comforter roughly every six weeks, give or take, and I change my pillow shams every four days.""

""How often do you wash your sheets?" It's a question I've heard countless times - on social media and in casual conversations - and no matter the answer, it often feels like an invitation for judgment. While the most commonly cited rule of thumb is once a week, the truth is that how often you wash your sheets can (and should) vary based on lifestyle, climate, and personal needs."

Washing sheets weekly is a common guideline, but frequency should vary with lifestyle, climate, and personal needs. Many people can wash sheets every nine to 12 days while conserving water and electricity by adjusting seasonally. In cooler months, sheets may be washed about every 12 days, and in warmer months about every nine days, with quilts washed roughly every six weeks and pillow shams changed every four days. A light linen spray can refresh bedding between washes. Experts recommend washing sheets every one to two weeks and advise against going longer than two weeks because skin particles feed dust mites. Allergies, perspiration levels, and heat waves necessitate shorter intervals.

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