You won’t believe why making your bed right after waking up might not be the best idea! Join us for a public service announcement about dust mites, those microscopic pests that love your bedding. Learn how they thrive in humid environments and why letting your sheets air out for just 30 minutes can make a big difference. Plus, get tips on maintaining bed hygiene, washing sheets, and using mattress protectors for a healthier sleep environment. Share your bed-making habits in the comments!
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00:00This is a public service announcement. You might not want to make your bed as soon as
00:04you wake up and the reason is kind of gross. Dust mites. These creepy crawlies are microscopic
00:08insect-like pests that feed off human skin cells. They love hanging out in fabrics and
00:12textiles and they love humid environments. What's a moist humid environment with a lot
00:17of fabric in your house? Your bed. And most people sweat on average at least two cups
00:22of fluid a night, making your bed their ideal home. You don't want that because dust mites
00:27can actually cause allergy symptoms like coughing and sneezing and even asthma attacks.
00:32So yeah, as soon as you wake up, just let your sheets air out for at least 30 minutes
00:35so that sweat can evaporate. If you're the kind of person who really needs to make your
00:38bed as soon as possible for whatever reason, that's totally cool. Just stay on top of your
00:42hygiene game and wash your sheets at least once a week and use a mattress protector.
00:45I want to know, are you the kind of person who needs to make your bed immediately? Do
00:49you like to let it sit for a while or do you just never make your bed at all? No judgment.
00:54Let me know in the comments below.