You're probably not washing your sheets enough - one expert will tell you exactly how often you should do it, and a third ...

If we had to choose the housework that we hate most, it would change our sheets.

After all, it's time-consuming, boring, and takes forever, but at least on the positive side, you get the feeling of clean sheets afterwards.

A recent poll found that only a third of Britons change their sheets once a year * shudders * Credit: Getty

Well, if that's not enough to get your bedding changed on a regular basis, this shocking statistic might be enough.

As can be seen from the glamor reports, a recent study by Hammonds Furniture found that a third of UK beds were only changed once a year. Yes, you read that right.

Dr. Kyle of Grant, who founded the sustainable laundry service Oxwash, revealed how often we should actually do this boring (but obviously rewarding) task.

He said, "We spend a lot of time on our sheets. We recommend that you wash them regularly, at least every ten days."

Experts recommend changing linens every 7 to 10 days. Credit: Getty

And as the summer months approach, an inadequate change of linen can lead to allergy outbreaks.

Neil Robinson, Sleep Director of Sealy UK, added: "The average person washes their bedding every two weeks, but twice a month is insufficient to protect themselves from allergens during the summer months.

"During the hay fever season, remember to wash your sheets once a week to keep them free of pollen, dust, and other particles that could make symptoms worse.

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