An expert has weighed in after Kerry Katona shared just how often she washes her bedding.
Writing in her new! column, the former Atomic Kitten singer 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!”
Kerry, 42, added: “It’s not good for the environment, or for your energy bills to keep washing them. It’s the same as bed sheets.
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"I probably change my sheets every fortnight.”
However, Martin Seeley of MattressNextDay told the ECHO bed sheets should be washed more frequently than this. Mr Seeley said: "Ideally, you should be washing your bed sheets every single week.
"Every night, the average person sweats around 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% 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 bedding should be washed more frequently if you suffer with night sweats or hot flushes, or if you have certain skin conditions.
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