Doctor explains why making the bed immediately after waking might be a bad idea and it's concerning

Many people feel that making their bed first thing in the morning gives them a head start for the day. It might feel like beginning the day on a productive note by accomplishing one task. Plus, it gives you a tidy space for the rest of the day. However, a doctor on TikTok suggested that people should leave their bed unmade in the morning and he has a valid but mildly nauseating reason for that. Dr. Sermed Mezher–who goes by @drsermedmezher on TikTok–shared the reason in a video.

"Leave your bed like this in the morning your health will thank you for it," the doctor said in the video, pointing at the photo of an unmade bed. "The reason why is because even if you don't have a partner, you're never sleeping alone." Dr. Mezher explained that our beds contain millions of dust mites that feast on our flesh overnight. "They love moisture and when we make our beds in the morning, this helps them to survive and reproduce," he pointed out. "They're waiting to greet us for our next sleep. It may be a problem because you may not even realize that you are allergic to them."

"They can cause things like ongoing nasal congestion or random rashes," the doctor revealed. "So how can we starve and kill these little buggers. By leaving our beds unmade for 30 minutes to an hour in the morning, that moisture that I was talking about will dry up," he shared. The moisture drying up helps reduce the number of dust mites in the sheets. "Of course, this won't get rid of all of them, but nothing wrong with thinning these lines," he disclosed, pointing at a picture of dust mites on his screen. The sheets aren't the only place the mites stay. They can reside in a person's mattress as well, according to the doctor.

"So getting a dust protector layer for that will also help," the doctor said, highlighting the importance of mattress protectors. "For these reasons, it is also a great idea to change your sheets every week or, at the latest, every two weeks." In the caption, he stated, "Common household environments like bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms often provide the warmth and moisture that dust mites need. Bedding, upholstered furniture and carpets are particularly favorable habitats. Dust mites feed primarily on dead skin cells shed by humans and pets. Since people spend a significant amount of time in their homes, especially in their beds, these areas become rich feeding grounds for mites."

The video received over 2.6 million views and more than 31.4k likes. People took to the comments to express their opinions about this new piece of information. @maddy.man2 wrote, "I’ve never made my bed because what’s the point of making a bed when I’m gonna mess up it again in a few hours." @noorie7864 shared, "My son has just sent me this video as I’m always asking him if he has made his bed." @illfrom commented, "I’m allergic to them. Have to wash sheets every week and keep mattress covered in allergy cover." @hartysmeal expressed, "Best thing I've heard in a long time. One gets tired of these people who tie happiness and success to making your bed first thing in the morning."

You can follow Dr Sermed Mezher (@drsermedmezher) on TikTok for more health-related content.