Instead of a good night's sleep, we could be inhaling gross bacteria and mould
They say we spend a third of our lives sleeping, but experts say a good quality mattress isn't enough as they may be crawling with bacteria.
As reported by The Mirror, sleep specialists at Opera Beds said: "Mattresses provide the foundation and support necessary to achieve good quality sleep. "The right mattress can elevate and influence your sleep by providing pressure relief and preventing you from waking up with aches and pain in the morning.
"Depending on factors like usage and wear and tear, mattresses should ideally be replaced every six to eight years." These bacteria can cause nasty skin infections and upset stomachs, as well as abscesses, joint problems and even pneumonia. Urinary tract infections and heart, bone and eye infections are also possible.
It is estimated the average adult sweats 26 gallons a year in bed, making it a warm, moist home for fungus. Things like yeast, mould and bacteria like staphylococcus aureus can make their way into crevices, leaving you at risk of painful red lumps on the skin, sores, crusts and blisters, and painful eyes and eyelids.
Dust mites The reality is - the older your mattress, the more dust it will have gathered," the experts said.
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