A microbiologist has revealed exactly how often we should be washing our bedding - with some items in need of cleaning more ...

A good rule of thumb is to use 2 ounces (1/4 cup) or half a cap full of liquid laundry detergent for a regular-sized load of ...

While sheets should be washed most frequently because they come into close contact with your skin, dirt and debris, other ...

Consumer Reports explains how often you should wash your stuff. Everything from comforters, sheets, jeans, gym clothes and more.

Our sheets and pillows are where we spend a third of our daily lives, and all that contact creates the perfect environment for all sorts of unwanted guests.

Cleaning your clothes in a washing machine on even a hot water setting of 60°C (140°F) can fail to remove potentially harmful bacteria – a finding that could also be contributing to the rise ...

Medical experts weigh in on the skin benefits of silk pillowcases and cotton sheets and share their thoughts on copper- and silver-infused bedding.

Wondering how often should you wash your bed sheets? The answer might surprise you. Ahead, dermatologists share their thoughts.

Staphylococcus bacteria are common and usually harmless but can become life threatening. We'll answer your FAQs around infection risk and more: ...

The sweat and oil from you skin will also support the growth of the bacteria that comprise your skin microbiome. These bacteria may then also be transferred from your body onto your sheets.

The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (staph) lives on the skin and in the nose of many people. It usually only causes a problem such as MSSA bacteremia if it gets inside the body. Staph infections ...