Sleep experts suggest we should be washing our bedsheets at least one every fortnight, or once a week. While many people leave the arduous task a bit longer, most can agree there is nothing quite as satisfying as sinking into fresh bedding after a long day.
But those who do clean their sheets regularly know that in colder months it can be a struggle to get bedding to try naturally and with the cost of living crisis impacting households, many will be trying to use central heating sparsely.
Larger items such as bedsheets can take a much longer time to dry on clothes airers as there is more surface area to tackle, the Mirror reports. One cleaning expert has issued a warning about using a tumble dryer to dry bedsheets as there is one common mistake people can make.
The simple error can also cause your bedsheets to shrink. Deyan Dimitrov, laundry expert and CEO of Laundryheap, told The Express that people should avoid letting their tumble dryer run for too long when drying bedsheets, as it can permanently damage the fabric.
She explained: "Whilst it's great to put on new sheets as soon as they come out of the tumble dryer for a warm and cosy sleep, keeping them inside your tumble dryer too long, or even on top of your dryer to warm them up again, can actually shrink your bedsheets".
"To avoid uncomfortable bed sheets getting in the way of a good sleep, dry your sheets naturally on a drying line or rack, preferably outside for an even fresher smell, for longevity and better results."
While drying bedsheets naturally appears to be the best solution to keeping costs low and retaining fabric quality, moisture in the air can lead to condensation and mould. Many homeowners have been left concerned about water clinging to the air, walls, and windowsills because they are using central heating less often to avoid skyrocketing energy bills.
But fans of cleaning Mrs Hinch - real name Sophie Hinchliffe - have been sharing cheap and handy hacks to tackle condensation.
One woman recommended the Stamp Out The Damp dehumidifier from Clean Zone which is £1.50 and is a plastic tub filled with absorbent pellets that absorbs moisture from the air in your home.
Many others have praised the dehumidifier, available at Wilko, as an inexpensive way to tackle condensation. Another fan of the cheap dehumidifier wrote: "These are really good even if there is only a little bit of dampness and not too expensive".
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