Guess how much bacteria is lurking in your bed...
There's a lot more under your covers than bed bugs, so you may want to wash those sheets pretty soon.
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A new study says there are billions of bacteria hiding under your covers.
And your pillowcase is one of the worst offenders.
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Left unwashed for four weeks, a pillowcase can accumulate 39 times more bacteria than your pet's food bowl.
Using the same pillow for a week straight can build up 17,442 times more bacteria than a toilet seat.
If left unwashed for four weeks,
Washing your sheets regularly banish the bacteria.