Why You Should Rethink Making Your Bed Every Morning

The cleaning expert and popular Instagram account owner "Mrs. D" shared with her 135,000 followers why making the bed every morning shortly after getting up isn't recommended. "During the night, we not only sweat but also shed skin. All this attracts dust mites and bed bugs," she wrote.

"If you make your bed shortly after getting up, you risk trapping humid air under the sheets—an environment where pests thrive," said Mrs. D, advising her followers to "let the bed breathe" and keep the blankets off the bed for as long as possible.

Researchers at Kingston University in London also published a study recently, explaining that making the bed right after getting up can lead to allergy and asthma problems due to the presence of dust mites.

As a result, Mrs. D recommended airing out your bedding daily for an hour, and if you're unable to do so because you're leaving the house, at least leave the bed unmade until you return, and only then tidy it. Keep this practice all year round, not just in the winter months. Most people "let their bed breathe" only in summer or winter, but it's important to do it every day because every season has an impact on our skin. This method will help you get rid of dust mites and even extend the life of your mattress," she wrote.