I have always abided by this rule and now I have proof that it is the healthiest of my slovenly habits! The threat: More than 84 percent of beds in U.S. homes host dust mites. These microscopic critters live in your sheets and feed on your dead skin, and their fecal matter and corpses contribute to asthma and allergies.
The Solution: Don't make your bed. A study from London's Kingston University found that dust mites need humidity levels above 50 percent to survive. And while they can't live in the arid conditions of an unmade bed, a made bed traps the moisture they need to thrive. Mount an air attack, too. Try bundling a dehumidifier with an oscillating fan for a two-pronged moisture eliminator. Here is the link to the article.
Amen! That bit of news makes my day! I grew up sharing a room with two sisters who were much neater than me and I was always fussed at for not making my bed and I never saw much of a need for it. Life is too short to be obsessed with things that don't really matter!
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Yes, I knew it, I hope dad is reading this, now I have a scientific reason for not making my bed.
It is always nice to have science back up your way of thinking!
We are not being lazy, we were pioneers in thinking of how to live healthy!
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