Brits urged to leave beds unmade before going on holiday for one vital reason
Social media influencer and cleaning expert Anna Louisa is urging Brits to leave their beds unmade before going on holiday and there's a valid reason behind her plea
Returning home to a tidy house after a fortnight in the sun is what every Brit dreams of. But one cleaning influencer has urged holidaymakers to leave their beds unmade before they go - and that includes leaving the fresh sheets off.
Just when you'd think that making your bed was a necessity before starting your day the right way, it's completely different when going on holiday. That's according to social media influencer Anna Louisa, who claims you should let the bed breathe to kill off any unwanted mites and moisture.
She said: 'By stripping the bed and exposing the mattress to light and air while you're away, you can help remove moisture, meaning that any dust mites present will dehydrate and eventually die.'
House dust mites are known to be the cause of factors such as asthma, eczema and other allergies. They thrive in humid and warm environments, especially when in bed. As much as they can be annoying and hard to get rid of, there's a way to avoid this from happening, and it doesn't cost money.
'Make sure you have freshly washed, clean sheets ready and waiting to make up the bed when you get home,' she added. Alternatively, if you will be arriving late at night, simply change the bed sheets before you head off on your holiday, so it's clean and ready on the way back.
Cleaning isn't everyone's forte or favourite activity. Still, there's nothing more annoying than coming back home after hours of travelling with your house having a weird smell and with a bunch of things to do.
The advice also includes giving the house a deep clean before leaving, including the toilet and the shower, as well as getting rid of any bins and washing any dirty dishes. Most importantly, keep the door of the washing machine slightly open to avoid the weird smells.
Anna Louise's tip is not completely wild, with other experts also backing leaving beds unmade. According to Southern Living, making your bed the moment you climb out of it may not be the best habit to get into. In fact, delaying making the bed can still be beneficial in eliminating dust and mites.
This is especially recommended in hot weather, where the bed will "breathe" better when the duvet is not tightly tucked in on all sides.
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