If only I knew the consequences of an irregular bed linen change, I would definitely refresh my pillowcase every few days!
How does the condition of pillowcases on sleeping pillows change over time? How clean and safe do they stay several nights later? These are the questions that a major American bedroom products company recently asked themselves and conducted an extensive study with dermatologists and sleep coaches.
During the experiment, samples of unwashed pillowcases were taken. They were left to incubate in the laboratory for up to seven days, which helped identify bacteria that could cause infections and inflammation. The study showed that during this time, the number of varieties of bacteria on the fabric begins to exceed the number of bacteria on the rim of the toilet bowl by more than 17,000 times! Sounds awful… Now imagine the consequences. At a minimum, skin problems from an expired pillowcase are guaranteed.
So remember: change your pillowcase as often as possible. On cotton or silk, sebum, dead particles of the epidermis and cosmetics accumulate. And hair, saliva, dust, pet hair and mold pores. In general, absolutely everything!
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All of this, in turn, serves as food for the mites, attracting them to your bed and helping them to multiply. And there, allergies, exacerbation of acne, and the spread of skin infections associated with Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria that cause serious illness are upon us.
