When Should I Change My Bedding?

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. Some people should wash their sheets even more often than once a week.

What happens if you don't change your bed sheets?

According to Mary Malone, a laundry expert at about.com, leaving bed sheets unchanged for long periods of time could lead to a whole host of health problems, such as infected wounds and athlete's foot. ... “If the [sheets] are not washed regularly, and the occupant has scratches or wounds, they can become infected.”

Is it OK to change bed sheets once a month?

The short answer to how often should you wash/change your sheets is: It depends. On average, most experts recommend weekly washings. You might be able to get away with washing your linens once every two weeks if you're pressed for time or you don't sleep in your bed every night.