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posted November 17, 2007 11:18 PM         

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Proven by Science:
Messy Beds Are Actually Healthier!

Attention People! Tired of getting hassled by your parents/spouse/roommate for not making up your bed in the morning? Well, tell them that science has proven that messy beds are actually healthier:

Research suggests that while an unmade bed may look scruffy it is also unappealing to house dust mites thought to cause asthma and other allergies. A Kingston University study discovered the bugs cannot survive in the warm, dry conditions found in an unmade bed.

Researcher Dr Stephen Pretlove said: "We know that mites can only survive by taking in water from the atmosphere using small glands on the outside of their body.

"Something as simple as leaving a bed unmade during the day can remove moisture from the sheets and mattress so the mites will dehydrate and eventually die."

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posted November 19, 2007 09:43 AM         

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posted November 19, 2007 03:52 PM         

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Creepy looking critter is'nt it?

I just HAD to post this article in here to honor (or) help give excuse for, those teens whom dislike making their own beds, LOL!!!

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posted November 21, 2007 01:36 AM         

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Haha that's good to know ~ I just leave my doona all crumpled... now I have a good reason... lol

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posted June 05, 2008 01:45 PM         

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*bump*

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posted June 05, 2008 02:21 PM         

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I air my bed for at least half the day. Definetely healthier.

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posted June 08, 2008 11:22 PM         

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If only dusty furniture would be healthier...I'd have one heck of a sterile environment at my place.

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posted June 09, 2008 03:01 AM         

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LOL, same.

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posted June 11, 2008 10:50 PM         

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posted June 16, 2008 12:57 AM         

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What about unvaccumed carpets?

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