striped towels

If you were fortunate to be wealthy in medieval Europe, then you could use your bed to show off your status. Their impressive beds were carved out of wood, raised off the floor, and often encrusted with jewels. Four-poster beds were created during these times, with velvet drapes to keep out the bugs and cold air, and to further show off wealth. However, if you were poor, you slept either on the floor or a small raised platform with hay for a mattress and a scratchy wool blanket.

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One of the primary functions of bed sheets is to maintain a sterile environment, which is particularly important in hospitals and nursing homes where the risk of infection is high. By regularly changing and laundering bed sheets, healthcare providers can help prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses, thereby reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. This is especially true for patients who are immunocompromised or have chronic medical conditions that make them more susceptible to infection.

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