Healthy and comfortable sleep starts with cleanliness. However, we do not always have the time or opportunity to wash home textiles frequently. Then it is worth using simple and natural methods of refreshing bedding that have been used for generations. One of them may surprise you with its effectiveness and does not require the use of any detergents.
If we want our bedding to be refreshed and free from bacteria and mites, we do not have to put it in the washing machine. Instead, we can take advantage of the winter weather by airing fabrics at sub-zero temperatures.
Thanks to this, not only we will neutralize the smell but we will also reduce the number of microorganisms on which frost acts similarly to hot steam and slows down their processes. When the fabric is exposed to low temperatures for a long time, the mites may even die.
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The same is true for bacteria and mold. Systematic airing helps reduce moisture accumulated in the structure of the material. Putting bedding outside is most effective when the temperature drops below −5 degrees Celsius.
Apart from that Let’s pay attention to what time of day we do it. If we live on busy city streets, it is worth waiting until at least 10 a.m., when the pollution level will be slightly lower than in the morning, because most people will have already arrived at work and school.
If you want to hang bedding on the floor, you should pay attention not only to the temperature, but also to other weather conditions. Humidity and fog in the air may negatively affect the condition of our fabrics. It is best to put bedding outside on a dry and sunny day.
In addition, we must remember that simply hanging out the bedding may not be enough to eliminate microorganisms. If we do it carelessly, this action will not bring the desired results. You should spread the bedding so that the air can reach every part of it. Airing gives best results when it lasts about 1-2 hours.
In addition to the duvet, pillows and sheets, it is also worth placing carpets and bedspreads in the cold. But before we hang them up, let’s make sure to get rid of dust from them. We can do the same with clothes or decorative pillows.
