You Shouldn’t Make Your Bed First Thing in the Morning
Do you make your bed first thing when you wake up? If so, you should reconsider. You might think you’re winning the morning, but there’s a case for laziness here.
When you sleep, your body gives off heat and sweat that soaks into your bedding. If you make the bed the second you get up, you seal all that grossness in.
And on top of that, the warm little cocoon you just came out of becomes prime real estate for dust mites.
Dust mites love moisture, and they love dead skin cells. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says that they’re one of the biggest problems for anyone with allergies or asthma.
So, a tightly made bed can turn into an all-inclusive resort for those little buggers.
Instead, they recommend pulling back your covers and letting the bed “breathe” for about 30 to 60 minutes. Crack a window if you can or flip on a fan.
If you let your sheets dry out, they become a whole lot less welcoming to mites, mildew, and funky smells.
But this doesn’t mean you should skip making your bed completely. A National Sleep Foundation study found people who make their beds are 19% more likely to report good sleep.
So, just give your bed a little air first before making it.
(Mental Floss)
