Britons urged to avoid sitting on the bed wearing jeans this summer
Jeans are one of the worst culprits as there is a rule of thumb to only wash them every three to 10 wears meaning they are worn outside multiple times before being washed.
Studies have shown that two contagious bacteria can survive on mattresses Escherichia coli (E. Coli) and Staphylococcus aureus.
Research suggests that E. Coli could live in mattresses, with the bacteria able to survive for months on surfaces. The older your mattress, the more likely the bacteria is to thrive in these…
