How Often Should You Wash Your Pillowcase? My Easy Towel Method in Japan
How often should you wash your pillowcase? Washing it every day may be ideal, but for most people, that is not realistic or necessary. A more manageable pillowcase washing frequency is usually every three to seven days, depending on how much you sweat, the season, and your skin. I started thinking about this after watching a Japanese TV show that compared pillowcases to clothing. The idea was simple: both come into close contact with your skin and collect sweat, oil, and dead skin. It made sense, but I also knew I was not going to remove, wash, dry, and replace my pillowcase every morning. So I found an easier solution. I place a thin face towel over my pillow and change the towel each morning. I still wash the pillowcase about once a week, but the part touching my face stays fresher without creating much extra work. How Often Should You Wash Your Pillowcase? For many households, washing a pillowcase every three to seven days is a practical schedule. You may want to wash it more often ...