It's great to find a tidy house when we arrive at the end of a workday, with a cozy bedroom and a healthy environment to spend a restful night. But, make the bed as soon as you get up is not a good contribution. It doesn't take much longer in the morning to get everything done correctly, sometimes you just need to change the sequence of your routines. Allowing the bed to cool down and airing the room before making the bed is very important to have a healthy environment. So, when you get up: Open the bed linen backwards , with the bottom sheet showing and the top sheet (or duvet) pulled and spread out behind; Shake out the pillows and leave them off the bed; Open the blinds and window and leave them open to help cool the bed and pillows and air out the room while you get ready. Make the bed when it is cold. Having the window open for 10-15 minutes should be enough, when it is not too hot; If for some reason you cannot open the window, make the bed only when it is cold, without no traces of body temperature effects. Increase the aeration time: When several people sleep in the same room; When the weather is hot and/or humid. Attention: It’s not just the bedroom that needs to be aired, every room in the house needs it. Don't forget this detail in your cleaning routines. Benefits Airing your room and home is important for maintaining a healthy and comfortable environment. Helps control humidity , including, in the case of bedding, moisture accumulated in clothing during the night. Helps prevent the build-up of mold on walls , furniture and even clothing when the environment is repeatedly humid. Helps restore a suitable room temperature in the home , unless it is too hot or too cold outside. Even so, extreme temperatures should not prevent from airing your home. In hot weather, airing the house at night helps maintain a good temperature. Improves air quality , as the circulation of fresh air from outside removes accumulated odors, whether from human bodies, pets, or others; Increases the life of bed linen , preventing the accumulation of moisture and odors that can accelerate its degradation; Helps neutralize the proliferation of mites , which prefer warm, humid environments, thus helping to prevent allergies and promoting respiratory health; A fresh, clean environment is more comfortable and promotes quality sleep . The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
