How Often Should You Really Replace Your Sheets? (The Answer Might Surprise You)

We’ve told you how to whiten your sheets and how often to wash them. But there’s one other thing you should also consider when making your bed: when do you really need to replace your sheets with a whole new set? Eventually, every set has an expiration – and we’re letting you know exactly when it’s recommended you say so long to your sheets.    

Many of us are probably using our sheets until they get stained – or even start to unravel. But even the highest quality sheets aren’t going to last forever. Every set will eventually reach the point when the fabric is worn down, and sweat and oil from nightly use are fully embedded in the fibers (Yuck.) So keep scrolling to learn when you need to swap them out – whether you have linen, percale, sateen, or microfiber – and how to make your sheets last longer too. 

For more advice on bedding, check out 6 Better Ways To Wash Your Bedding (And What You’ve Been Doing Wrong) and How To (Really) Whiten Your Sheets: The Hack You Need To Know About.