For a third of our lives, our duvet is our closest contact with our body, apart from our pyjamas. The bacteria hidden in the depths of the duvet often become our health risks. Dermatologists have clinically found that around 8% of skin allergies are linked to bedding pollution; respiratory specialists have found that 20% of nocturnal allergic asthma attacks are also linked to bedding pollution.
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Research has shown that: a brand new duvet contains several million mites and bacteria after only one month of use; three months after use, the mite and bacteria content increases by a further 30%! After half a year, it has increased by 50 per cent! This is why experts recommend that a duvet that has been in use for more than five years should be discarded. So what methods should you use to get rid of mites and bacteria from your bedding after it has been used?
Tip 1: Disinfect your duvet at midday!
A duvet that smells like the sun is healthier. Unfortunately, only 44% of people are in the habit of tanning their bedding. The ultraviolet rays in the sunlight between noon and 2pm can effectively kill mites, micro-organisms and all kinds of insect eggs, and a gentle patting after sunbathing can make the bedding cleaner. Fibre and cotton duvets can be dried in the sun for about 30 minutes. Down duvets and woollen duvets should not be exposed to the sun for a long time, as the high temperature will cause some substances in the down and wool to produce an unpleasant odour. Network navigation
Tip 2: Don't rush to fold your duvet when you get up in the morning!
Research has shown that even in a tidy home, each sheet of bedding contains an average of at least 15 million mites. The simplest way to deal with mites is not to fold the duvet when you get up, so that the moisture inside the bedding dries quickly and the outside moisture cannot get in, which can reduce the survival of mites and reduce the risk of allergies and asthma. After getting up, immediately fold the quilt will let the late-night body sweat, heat stagnation in the bedding, should get up immediately after the quilt reversed ventilation, downstairs to wash and eat breakfast can be folded again.
A good duvet should be light and not heavy, big and not small!
The weight of the duvet should not exceed 3 kg, and it should be light and soft so that it can be turned easily and does not hinder breathing. It is better to have a large quilt than a small one, as a larger quilt is less likely to leak and will keep you warmer. A good quilt is one that fits you!
Silk duvets are soft, breathable and will last a long time if looked after properly, but they are not warm enough, are not easy to clean and are prone to static electricity. Suitable for people living in the south, but also the first choice for those with mild allergies.
Duvet: Durable, easy to clean, weighs about 1/3 of a cotton duvet and is light and warm. It is light and warm. It is also breathable and fits well.
Cotton duvet: Affordable, cheap, better warmth and breathability, but cotton tends to absorb dust mites, making it relatively difficult to clean. Choose duvets of different thicknesses depending on the temperature.
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