The warmer months may be for relaxing and letting loose, but Summer House fans have drawn the line at some cast members' hygiene.
A recent episode of the popular series showing Paige DeSorbo and Ciara Miller sitting on a bed in the Montauk mansion has people itching to send a cleaning crew in, with the women sitting on a bed without so much as clearing the space first.
'Shoes, wet bathing suits, food, outside clothes…and now DRIED PAINT,' a horrified user posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.
'No no no no. The bed should be one of the cleanest places in your house,' they whined.
In the snapshot shared, Paige and Ciara sat on their bed on a light colored duvet cover, with Ciara covered in dried yellow paint and wearing a white button up dress shirt while Paige wore a white beach cover-up.
They were surrounded by miscellaneous items, including costume pirate hats, belts, and bags.
'Yea [I don't care] if it’s not their house. I did shared summer houses for five years and no one was disgusting like that,' the user, who posts under realitea_queen, added in a comment.
Fans chimed in with their own thoughts about the messy situation, in regards to what was happening on - and not in - the bed.
A shot of Paige DeSorbo and Ciara Miller sitting on a bed in the Montauk mansion has people itching to send a cleaning crew in, with the women sitting on a bed without so much as clearing the space first
'I love them but the bed hygiene of that whole house KILLS me,' agreed another user.
Another guessed that the 'sheets only get washed once, and it's when the cleaning crew comes in at the end of summer.'
'I screamed when those greasy food bags got put on the bed!' added another, while someone else stressed they 'then they get UNDER THE COVERS.'
Others argued that people are too caught up in cleanliness.
'People are so over the top about bed hygiene,' a user shot back in the comments. 'Just wash your sheets every week. I sleep there and take a shower in the morning why does it need to be a hospital bed clean.'
According to experts, sleeping on dirty bedding can actually be bad for your health.
A study conducted by Happy Beds in 2023 found that some single men only change their bed sheets once every four months, with couples changing them monthly on average, and single women faring somewhat better and cleaning them every two weeks on average, according to a study.
However, the cleaning schedule (or lack thereof) not only makes for grim reading, sleeping on dirty bedding can actually pose risks to your health.
According to experts, sleeping on dirty bedding can actually be bad for your health
Fans chimed in with their own thoughts about the messy situation
Over time, sheets, duvets, and pillows become a breeding ground for dust mites and bacteria, and on top of that, infections can be transmitted through dirty bedding.
They shared the five health risks neglecting to clean your sleeping space.
The first one was an increased risk of colds and allergies over time, as unwashed bedding and pillows can become a breeding ground for dust mites, too tiny to see but numerous.
'Dust mites love humidity,' the bedding company noted. 'So make sure to clean your bedding regularly.
They also said unclean bedding also increases the risk of infections spreading, with a 2017 study revealed that infections can be transmitted through dirty sheets.
'So, when you're unwell, it's crucial to wash your bedding promptly, especially if you share a bed, to prevent the spread of infection,' they explained. 'Your bedding has more bacteria than you think.'
Unfortunately, your bed may not be the pristine haven you imagine. It often harbors sweat, dead skin, and dust mites.
Your bed is also a breading ground for bacteria, with a 2022 study showing a pillowcase accumulated 39 times more bacteria than a pet bowl, while sheets harbored 5.4 times the bacteria of a toothbrush holder.
Sweat, skin oils, and saliva foster bacterial growth in bedding, causing unpleasant odors and potential infections, with they key to reducing this risk in regular washing.
Skin issues due to the build up of substances on the sheets, as your body releases oils, sheds dead skin cells, and sweats in your sleep.
Experts recommend washing bed sheets once a week, pillowcases, two or three times a week and a duvet once every three months.
