On social media, many viewers were stunned after a top doctor revealed the disgusting reason why you should never make your bed right after getting up.
The doctor advised airing out your bed instead of making it right after waking up
A top doctor has a surprising recommendation: avoid making your bed right away in the morning.
On sociam media, a doctor who goes by @doctormyro shared a video on this platform, explaining why you should never make your bed right after getting up.
The video has the caption:”It’s not lazy, it’s sanitary!”
In the footage, Dr. Myro Figura, a Los Angeles-based physician, explains that leaving your bed unmade can actually help reduce dust mites and allergens.
Myro revealed the problem with dust mites that pose a risk to skin cells
In his video, Myro revealed that dust mites thrive in bedding and feed on human skin cells. Although tiny, these creatures can trigger allergies and worsen conditions like asthma and eczema. According to Dr. Figura:
– A typical mattress can harbor over 10 million dust mites**.
– A pillow that’s two years old can be up to ă0% dust mites and their waste**.
While dust mites don’t bite or spread disease, they produce allergens that can lead to sneezing, a stuffy nose, and itchy skin.
– Figura also explained how making your bed can increase dust mites
Dr. Figura warns that making your bed immediately after waking can create a perfect environment for dust mites to thrive.
When you sleep, you sweat and transfer moisture into your mattress, sheets, and pillows. Making the bed right away locks in that moisture, allowing dust mites to multiply.
The benefits of leaving your bed unmade
Leaving your bed unmade for at least an hour allows the bedding to dry out, reducing moisture levels and dust mite survival. Here’s what Dr. Figura recommends:
– Leave your bed unmade for one to two hours after getting up.
– Allowing the bedding to air out creates dry conditions that dehydrate dust mites.
Tips for controlling dust mites in bedding
Dr. Figura also shared tips to reduce dust mites in your bed:
– Wash sheets and pillowcases weekly or at least once every two weeks.
– Wash bedding at temperatures over 60 degrees Celsius to effectively kill mites.
– Vacuum your mattress regularly to remove dust and allergens.
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media
“Figura’s video left viewers stunned. In the comments section, many viewers opposed Figura’s view; however, others defended him, suggesting that they don’t make their beds right after getting up as a simple way to reduce dust.
One person said: Buy a new bed every day. Got it.
A second wrote: Oh don’t worry, i’m too lazy to make my bed.
While a third commented: We can’t do nothing in life; everything is wrong and bad.
Another added: So, burn or dump your bed and buy a new one?!
Someone else said: I feel validated in not making my bed muahaha
Another added: Bedding’s should come with these scientific facts as health warnings and instructions.
Leaving your bed unmade for a short time each morning could make a significant difference in reducing dust mites and improving your indoor air quality. This small change in routine offers a simple way to keep dust mites at bay and may even help improve your allergy symptoms.