Australia’s “science and technology insider” reported on October 15 that Philip J? Tierno’s research found that: there will be fungal spores, bacteria, animal dander, pollen, soil, lint, finishing agents and coloring materials of bed sheet materials, and various excrement from the body (such as sweat, sputum, vaginal and anal secretions, urine, skin cells, etc.), and various oils and cream will also be taken to bed after being applied to the body. In addition, some people eat in bed, and the falling food also provides a good living environment for these organisms.
Scientists all over the world are trying to identify and quantify various pollutants and allergens that are not only in your bed but also active in the whole home, which may have negative effects on human health.
Even people who think they are relatively clean can not escape the invasion of microorganisms. Ordinary people will generate about 200 kilograms of sweat in bed every year, which is an “ideal fungal culture medium” under high humidity. A study in 2015 assessed the degree of fungal pollution of bedding. Researchers found that feather and synthetic fiber pillows that have been used for 1.5-20 years will contain 4-17 different kinds of fungi. Over time, the amount of fungi, bacteria and many other debris accumulated can have amazing consequences. Gravity will make all these debris settle to the core of pillows and mattresses, and ordinary people will inhale these debris for 8 hours every day.
Tirno said that one in six people suffers from allergies, while one-third of the ordinary people spend their lives in bed. Scientists speculate that bedsheets may be the source of suffering from allergic diseases. These allergens may cause nasal congestion, affect your sleep, trigger or exacerbate allergies, or aggravate asthma.
Experts remind that these dirty things usually accumulate to a significant extent within 1-2 weeks, so it is best to clean the sheets every 2 weeks.
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