There’s nothing quite like slipping into freshly washed sheets at the end of a long day. Beyond comfort, clean bedding supports better sleep, skin health, and even mood. Yet many people wait far longer than experts recommend before changing them, often weeks instead of days. The truth is, your sheets collect far more than you might think: sweat, oils, skin cells, and bacteria.
So how often should you really change them, and what happens when you don’t? Click on to find out.