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the problems with dirty bedding

Your Comforter is a Lot Dirtier Than You Think - And That's Bad For Your Skin and Health

While it’s true that bed sheets get dirtier quicker because they are in direct contact with the body, comforters can get quite dirty and unhygienic as well, and that’s bad for your skin and health.

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Signs Your Clothes Are Not Getting Clean

Smells, Germs and Stains: 4 Signs Your Clothes Are Not Getting Clean

Just because you put clothes in the washer, it doesn't mean they always come out clean. Selecting the wrong cycle, not using the right detergent, and not disinfecting clothes can result in laundry that’s not as clean or sanitary as you expect. Here are four signs that your clothes are not getting clean.

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Fungus and Bacteria: The Dangers of Wearing Dirty Underwear

You might think that a little funk is the only downside of wearing dirty underwear. But unwashed underwear is more dangerous than you think. From acne to yeast infection, there's lots of reasons to change your underwear daily.

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Why Do Some Clothes Smell Sweatier Than Others?

I don't know if you’ve ever noticed this, but some clothes are stinkier than others when you sweat. It all comes down to the type of fabric. With some fabrics, you’ll barely notice an odor even on a hot day. But with others, even a little sweat emits a strong smell. Why does this happen and what can you do about it?

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How to Disinfect Germs and Bacteria on Clothes When Doing Laundry

If you have sensitive skin, you are washing baby clothes or you are doing laundry for someone who is sick, it is important to make sure laundry is disinfected. A regular wash cycle does not sanitize clothes, so here are ways to do it more effectively.

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How to Keep Daylight Saving Time From Ruining Your Sleep

It can take weeks to get over the sleep disruption caused by daylight saving time. Over that period, many people struggle with daytime sleepiness, fatigue, higher stress levels and other effects of sleep deprivation. But that doesn't have to be the case. Here’s how to go through the spring and autumn time change without letting it ruin your sleep.

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Why Spring Brings With It More Acne (and How to Protect Your Skin)

Have you ever noticed that you get more acne breakouts during spring and summer? It’s not just you. There is something like spring acne. Seasonal changes in temperature, humidity, pollution and other aspects affect our skin health. Spring and summer, in particular, can be brutal on your skin.

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How to Transition Your Bedroom from Winter to Spring

The weather is warmer, the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing. As we transition from winter to spring, it’s time to make some changes in your bedroom as well, both for aesthetic and practical purposes.

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Why You Should Change Sheets More Often In Spring and Summer

Why You Should Change Sheets More Often In Spring and Summer

As you switch to cooler bedding during spring to deal with the rising temperatures, you should also wash and change your sheets and other bedding more frequently in spring. Here's why.

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