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Best time to change your bed sheets for the perfect ‘Sunday Reset’
The ‘Sunday Reset’ is taking over social media as people clear their minds, declutter their homes, and recharge in preparation for the new week ahead.
It involves setting time aside on a Sunday to do a list of things, one of the most important being changing your bed sheets – and one expert says there’s a specific time you should do it.
Best time to change your bed on a Sunday
Martin Seeley, CEO of MattressNextDay, told The Focus you should strip your bed on Sunday morning and let it air out. Then, you should make the bed between 3pm and 5pm.
“Those opting to give their bedroom a refresh between the hours of 3-5pm on a Sunday reap the benefits of overcoming Sunday blues,” he said. “Not only will you enjoy the tidy space, but youll also gain a sense of control over your environment and engage your mind in a low-effort activity which gives you a sense of accomplishment.”
He added that removing your bed linens for the wash earlier and letting your mattress air out will “get rid of any bacteria and odours that have accumulated within the mattress thanks to the build-up of moisture”.
“Neglecting to do so weekly means moisture could sink into the mattress and increases the risk of mattress mould,” Seeley explained – and airing out the mattress also gives it a chance to spring back into its right shape.
Why you should do a Sunday Reset
Setting time aside every Sunday to refresh and prepare for the week ahead is a great way to “unwind and uplift your mood”, he also said.
Better Help explains that the “Sunday depression” also known as the “Sunday blues” or “Sunday scaries” refers to feelings of sadness, hopelessness and dissatisfaction that many experience on Sundays. This especially occurs towards the end of the day as the coming week edges closer.
It’s not a medical condition you can be diagnosed with, but it is a very real thing that lots of people experience, often characterised by a “sinking feeling of dread” in the pit of your stomach which causes your mind to start racing.
A 2019 study by Ipsos on behalf of Mr. Clean found that the body responds to cleaning the same way it reacts to watching race car driving, with a “rush of adrenaline and improved mood”.
A staggering 100% of participants agreed that cleaning provides peace of mind and a sense of control over your environment, while 82% liked to admire their work after cleaning and 81% felt a sense of accomplishment.
Sunday Reset tasks to try
Seeley advises distributing the rest of the chores across the week into “smaller, consistent cleaning sessions” so you don’t “overwhelm your weekend”.
“Breaking tasks into smaller increments not only maintains a tidier living space but also minimises the stress associated with extensive cleaning sessions,” he said.
However, some popular ways to do a Sunday Reset include:
- Changing your bed
- Doing your laundry
- Vacuuming your home
- Taking time for yourself
- Tidying up
- Meal planning for the week
- Taking a relaxing bath
- Deep cleaning your home
- Watering your plants
- Taking time to rest
