Should You Make Your Bed Every Day?

The Navy Seal claimed in his 2014 viral commencement address at the University of Texas that making your bed every day will change your entire life. He said that if you make your bed each morning, you have completed the first task for the day. It will give you some pride and encourage you to continue doing other tasks.

We’re certain your mother would agree. A well-made mattress is associated with maturity, order and motivation, according to popular culture. Unmade beds are more likely to belong to teenagers or gamers. Science shows this is not a black-and-white issue. We will discuss the pros and cons of making your bed each morning so that you can make an informed decision.

Reasons Not to Make Your Bed

Self-Injury

It may surprise you (or not), but an article in the 2011 Canadian Medical Association Journal pointed out how many beds are low to the ground. The article argued that bending repeatedly over the bed can be harmful to the lower spine and cause injury. advises against placing your bed on the floor. If this is a concern for you, then we suggest you seek professional help.

Bed Bugs

A neat bed may seem to be less susceptible to unpleasantness, but it can actually attract creepy crawlies. According to a study conducted by King University in England on dust mites, they require heat and moisture to reproduce and thrive. We produce both when we sleep. The average adult loses ten ounces of water per night through sweating alone. As we move around in the night, we rub our skin against the sheets. This causes us to lose most of the 500 million skin cells we lose each day, which is called dust mite feed. Not only is it gross, but the feces that they produce can also cause congestion. Dust mites can worsen allergies and asthma. The average bed contains about 1.5 million dust mites.

The heat and moisture trapped in a bed that is made help the bugs multiply by millions every day. Stephen Pretlove, the lead researcher at the university, claims that airing out the layers by leaving the beds unmade will dehydrate dust mites’ moisture glands and kill them.

Are dust mites a good excuse for a messy bed? The study mentioned above is not conclusive. Scientists believe that dust mites can survive in the average home no matter how humid it is. We can’t say with certainty that leaving the bedroom window open is going to help you stop sneezing, but it may. The bugs will be killed by washing your sheets at high temperatures regularly. The dust mites may not be a good reason to leave your bed unmade.

There are also many pros of making beds to consider.

Confidence and Productivity 

Many people leave their beds unmade in the morning because they are too tired or busy. Some people don’t think it makes sense to fix something that will get messed up anyway. In the same way as working out can give us extra energy to get through the day, making your bed will help you have a productive one.

Admiral McRaven is right. By completing a task that takes two minutes and produces a visible outcome, we feel more confident about ourselves. Most people’s bed takes up a large portion of their living space. Simply changing the comforter can make a huge difference in their mood and space. By taking small steps to take care of their belongings and themselves, like keeping clean and looking good, many people feel more confident.

Mental Health

Making your bed could also be associated with a greater sense of happiness. According to studies, adults who make their beds daily are more likely than others to be optimistic, sleep well and exercise regularly. They also enjoy their job. The logic is clear; people who have the motivation and energy to make their beds every morning will likely enjoy a good day. This in turn fuels their desire to do it again the following morning.

It’s ultimately up to you!

Who are we to dictate what you should do? Who says that you must choose between your mental health and dust mites when you can have both? You can make their presence a mere “fun fact” by following our advice.

Try removing the top layers of your bedding and washing your sheets frequently to remove the dust mites’ habitat. You can even purchase a mattress protector that covers the entire mattress to protect it from up to 10,000,000 dust mites. wash your bedsheets, pillowcases and blankets every week in water heated to 130degF. To be thorough, you can vacuum your mattress. It may be necessary to replace your bed, pillows, or even a foam mattress.

A healthy morning routine is different for everyone. We’re all about good sleep hygiene and health and are eager to help you choose the right choices for yourself.