This is how often (and the exact temp) you need to wash your bed sheets and pillowcases this summer, according to an infection prevention expert
Knighton, PhD, RN, CIC, a Research Associate Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University.So, to set the record straight, I've called on Dr. Knighton to tell us how often we should be washing our sheets and pillows during the summer. You may like 'Sun washing' pillows and bedding in a heatwave won't kill dust mites and fungi — this exact temperature will, infection expert says 7 things you should never keep under your bed, according to pest removers Why does the Apple Watch track wrist temperature while you're sleeping?
- ▪Knighton, PhD, RN, CIC, a Research Associate Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University.So, to set the record straight, I've called on Dr.
- ▪Knighton to tell us how often we should be washing our sheets and pillows during the summer.
- ▪You may like 'Sun washing' pillows and bedding in a heatwave won't kill dust mites and fungi — this exact temperature will, infection expert says 7 things you should never keep under your bed, according to pest removers Why does the Apple W
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Mattresses Pillows & Bedding This is how often (and the exact temp) you need to wash your bed sheets and pillowcases this summer, according to an infection prevention expert How To By Frances Daniels Published 25 July 2026 Allergens thrive on bedding during hot weather, turning pillows and sheets into fungal jungles unless they're washed regularly at a high temperature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Jump To: How often What temperature The risks if you don't Other hacks to try Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Night sweats and allergens can ruin our sleep during the…
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