Written by: Sneha Jajoo
9 December 2025
You have always been told to make your bed every time you get up. But what if leaving it unmade is actually better for your health?
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Beds covered with sheets trap moisture overnight — a warm, damp bed can become a perfect home for dust mites. The mites love humidity.
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Dust mites feed on skin flakes and thrive in damp bedding — when you remake the bed immediately, you may lock in allergens that can trigger sneezing, breathing issues or allergies.
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Leaving the bedding open right after waking helps the passage of airflow and lets moisture escape. This can reduce humidity, making the bed unfriendly to mites and mould.
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After waking up: - Pull back bedding to air the mattress & sheets - Keep windows open for fresh air - Make the bed only once the bedding feels dry
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If you have pets that shed fur or high dust exposure, you can make the bed daily, but air out the bedding first. Vacuum the mattress occasionally.
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- Wash sheets weekly in hot water - Use mite-resistant mattress covers - Vacuum rugs and floors often
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