Dr Figura suggests you leave your bed unmade for a while in the morning as making the bed sooner traps moisture, creating an ideal environment for dust mites.

Dust mites are having a party in your bed, and making it immediately is like sending them an invite – according to Dr Myroslav Figura, leaving your bed unmade for a bit lets the moisture dry up, reducing these unwanted guests. Dr Figura, an anesthesiologist affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Centre in Santa Monica, explained how leaving the bed unmade for a period can be beneficial for your health. Also read | How often should you change your bedsheet? An expert answers

In a May 21 Instagram video on his page, Dr Figura said that his counterintuitive advice is base

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