{"id":235102,"date":"2023-09-07T13:51:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T13:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=235102"},"modified":"2023-09-07T13:51:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T13:51:38","slug":"why-you-should-never-make-your-bed-as-soon-as-you-get-up-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/lifestyle\/why-you-should-never-make-your-bed-as-soon-as-you-get-up-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should never make your bed as soon as you get up | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

MAKING your bed each morning is often associated with having your life together. <\/p>\n

It can make us feel organised, disciplined and tidy.<\/p>\n

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But pulling up the covers, throwing on a pretty blanket and fluffing your pillows could actually be doing damage to your health.<\/p>\n

Now, this might sound sound counter-intuitive,\u00a0but several studieshave suggested you making\u00a0your\u00a0bed\u00a0as soon as\u00a0you\u00a0wake up\u00a0might put some people at risk of a serious condition.<\/p>\n

According to US research, made-up beds can be a breeding ground for dust mites, which can trigger asthma and allergies attacks.<\/p>\n

This is because the pesky little critters tend to thrive in warm, damp climates – just like your bed after you wake up. <\/p>\n

And with temperatures in the UK reaching 32C\u00a0this week, it's more important that usual keep your bed aired. <\/p>\n

To avoid an infestation,Martin Seeley, sleep expert at MattressNextDay, suggested people don't make their bed within\u00a0the\u00a0first 30 minutes of waking up. <\/p>\n

He said: "Allowing\u00a0your\u00a0bedding to remain unmade for a while gives it exposure to natural sunlight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"Natural sunlight can play a role in preventing\u00a0the\u00a0accumulation of dust mites and has disinfectant properties\u00a0which can kill some bacteria and mites, further reducing potential health risks."<\/p>\n

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Studies suggest around 6.7million people in\u00a0the\u00a0UK are allergic to dust mites. <\/p>\n

If you're one of these unlucky people, you might notice symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. <\/p>\n

The only way to confirm if you have an allergy is to ask your GP to refer you for a skin prick or blood test.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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