There’s no way around it maintaining your home takes a lot of work.

It’s also important to do things that might not be as apparent.

Changing your sheets is one of them.

Woman putting sheets on bed

Brace yourself because some of these facts may send you running for the laundry room.

These countless dust mites feedings (not to mention their droppings!)

Yet, it’s not only dust mites that pose a problem.

Dust mites magnified

Dirty sheets can cause infection

Clearly, dirty sheets aren’t just gross but a health hazard.

If either of you has bad allergies, cleaner sheets can help alleviate symptoms.

Man sleeping on white sheets

person washing sheets