5 Untold facts about sheets that may disturb your sleep.

 

The thing coming between you and your good night’s sleep might be the thin layer of bedding between you and your mattress. When it comes to improving your sleep, activity leading up to bedtime and the quality of a mattress are more frequently discussed factors, but as it turns out, bedsheets and pillowcases could be the reason you’re not refreshed when you wake up every morning.

1. Higher thread count doesn't always mean better quality.

choosing bed sheets and pillowcases with 1,000- or 1,500-thread count thinking they are more luxurious than those with smaller numbers, Michael J. Breus, an Arizona-based sleep expert known as "The Sleep Doctor," says thread counts exceeding 500 are redefining the word "thread" because, at that point, "what you're looking at is probably two textiles that are woven together."

The misconceptions of thread counts generally make people opt for higher thread count sheets. Usually, the sleep doctors suggest that the 400 thread count sheets are the ideal ones according to the sleep exigencies one has. They are softer and more breathable. Being crafted from 100% long-staple cotton makes them extra sensitive on the skin. This thread count is also highly absorbent and sweat-wicking. The higher thread counts tend to be thicker than 400 thread count sheets and can sometimes be uncomfortable to sleep on.

2. Cotton fabric is cooler than others.

The best bedding fabric that is highly absorbent, soft, and sustainable is pure Cotton. The sateen sheets set crafted out of 100% long-staple cotton is the winner amongst all the fabrics. The cotton beddings are always durable and also the fabric gets softer after every wash. This natural fabric bedding is also temperature regulating and plays an important role especially in the case of menopausal women. With the hot flashes and night sweats, it is often recommended moisture-wicking sheets, which offer next-level coolness.

3. Wash new sheets before you use them.

It is mandatory to wash the sateen sheets before using them when new. The sheets may contain bacteria and impurities carried away during packaging. Suggestively, washing the sheets twice before putting them on the bed makes the sheets fresh and is best for the necessary sleep environment.

4. Sleepers with sensitive skin, detergent may be more of an issue than bedding material.

The bigger deal with sensitive skin has to do with what you wash it in, in terms of detergent than the actual fabric itself. So, what one should really look for is detergents free from things like perfumes, dyes, and things that disrupt the quality of the soft bedding. The best beddings you can have are from the companies that are certified by OEKO-TEX, which ensures there are no toxic chemicals used in the manufacturing process.

5. Bedding should be laundered every 7 to 10 days.

Each and every week, most of us spend approximately 49 to 60+ hours sleeping in our beds. That is a lot of time to get the rest our bodies need to thrive, but it is also ample time to build up dirt, sweat, oil, and other gunk on our sheets and bedding.

Proper hygiene is important in all areas of life. Without regular cleaning, dirty sheets can contribute to allergies, skin breakouts, asthma, and more. For your health and sleep quality, it’s important to keep things clean. Most people should wash their sheets once per week. If you don’t sleep on your mattress every day, you may be able to stretch this to once every two weeks or so.

Following these simple techniques can make your beddings best for your health as well as your quality sleep. Apart from washing sheets regularly, you can switch to new cotton bedding after every 18 to 24 months. If waiting for that long is not an option then opting for a less expensive solution is just buying some new pillowcases. It will surely change the way how your bedding feels.