After a long, stuffy winter, spring is the perfect time for a refresh. When we spend one-third of our lives in bed, it’s important to keep every layer of that space clean. Welcome the new season with a clean, fresh start by doing a little spring cleaning around your sleep space. 

How and When to Clean Your Bedding

Unfortunately, many people aren’t washing their bedding often enough, which can end up causing a buildup of moisture, allergens, odors, and more. While spring is a great time for cleaning, it’s also important to wash your bedding on a regular basis. 

How Often to Wash Sheets 

Think of your sheets like your clothes. Because your sheets are the layer of bedding closest to your body, you’re going to want to wash them most often. It’s typically recommended to wash your sheets once a week. But if you’re someone who suffers from allergies or finds yourself sleeping on the warmer side, it’s recommended to wash your sheets more often, around every 3-4 days.

Pro Tip: Don’t let yourself get caught with a pile of sheets on your bed when it’s time to sleep! Having a backup pair of your favorite sheets on hand can help laundry day feel slightly less daunting when you know fresh sheets are already on your bed. 

How Often to Wash Bedding 

When you’re washing your sheets, don’t forget that your other bedding needs a refresh, too. Follow these recommended times for washing common bedding layers:

• Pillows: Every 4-6 months (if washable)
• Mattress & Pillow Protectors: Every 1-2 months
• Duvet Covers: Every 2-4 weeks
• Blankets, Coverlets, & Comforters: Every 4-6 months

While these are recommended timeframes, it’s also important to keep in mind variables such as how often you use these layers, how warm you sleep, and the type bed these layers are used on.  

Tips for Cleaning Your Bedding 

When it comes to washing your bedding, there aren’t any magical one-size-fits-all wash instructions. However, the following tips can help make cleaning your bedding easier:

• Carefully follow the fabric care label when washing and drying your bedding
• Treat any stains first before laundering for a better clean
• Avoid using bleach (unless your care instructions say otherwise) so as to not damage the fabric
• Make sure your bedding is dried thoroughly before using it again
• Store bedding in a dark, dry place between washes and uses to avoid humidity, allergens, discoloration, and unwanted odors

Hint: Having trouble with stains in your bedding? Explore our other blog posts, The Simple 2-Step Way to Get Pee Stains Out of a Mattress and The Definitive Steps You Need to Get Blood Out Of Sheets for more helpful tips.  

Keeping Your Mattress Clean

When it comes to any type of bedding, our favorite rule to follow is: If you can’t clean it, protect it! Investing in a premium mattress protector can help ensure your mattress stays clean and protected with every use. This can extend the lifespan of your mattress, protect your warranty, and avoid excess allergen buildup in your sleep space. 

How to Clean Your Pillow

Like most bedding, different types of pillows will have varying wash instructions. Depending on the type of fill inside, some pillows are fully machine washable, allowing you to toss the entire pillow in your washing machine for an easy, complete clean. If washing your pillow is important to you, most fiber fill pillows are easy to care for and fully machine washable.

However, other pillows, especially ones with memory foam cores, will often require you to spot clean the pillow. No matter what type of pillow you have, make sure to follow the instructions on your pillow’s care label when washing. 

Just like your mattress, if you can’t clean your pillow, it’s better to keep it protected. Slipping a pillow protector over your pillow can help keep your pillow and your sleep space clean. Purecare Pillow Protectors are designed to keep your pillow protected without affecting the comfort or support of your pillow. 

Keeping Your Sleep Space Clean

Beyond washing your bedding, it’s also important to keep your entire sleep space clean. Making sure that the areas around your bed, including your bed frame, nightstand, dresser, and any other surface in your room, are regularly dusted and wiped down is a quick way to avoid excess allergen buildup in your bedding. Additionally, investing in bedding that includes special antimicrobial treatments can help keep your bedding fresher longer.

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