Pillowcases Have Nearly 20,000 Times More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat: 4 Major Hazards of Infrequent Washing

Pillowcases Have Nearly 20,000 Times More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat: 4 Major Hazards of Infrequent Washing
Experts recommend developing a habit of changing bedsheets regularly to avoid potential health risks. puhhha/Shutterstock
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Most people shower or wash their faces before going to bed, and some even change their pajamas on a daily basis. However, the cleanliness of bedsheets and pillowcases is often overlooked. However, studies have shown that after just one week of use, pillowcases harbor bacteria levels surpassing those found on a toilet seat by a staggering nearly 20,000 times.

To mitigate potential health risks, experts strongly advise developing a habit of regularly changing bed linens.

David Chu
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David Chu is a London-based journalist who has been working in the financial sector for almost 30 years in major cities in China and abroad, including South Korea, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. He was born in a family specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has a background in ancient Chinese literature.
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