The thought of hopping into bed after a long day at work is wonderful. But a mattress gets dirty over time and will require proper cleaning with the help of dedicated cleaning solutions, such as a vacuum and other detergents. However, despite following a hygiene protocol, one may still find that their mattress is flush with mites, fungal spores, and bacteria. The spread of such infestations might occur due to the following unhealthy habits. Eating in bed It’s normal for everyone to want to eat comfort food in bed, such as popcorn and pizza, while tuning in to their favorite shows on television. The “breakfast in bed” trend had become popular a couple of years back. However, this is one of the unhealthiest habits one could have when maintaining mattress hygiene. When one eats food in bed, remnants of crumbs and spills usually lurk between the sheets and go unnoticed, which attracts hazardous critters. While one might be extra precautious to reduce food crumbs, one should avoid this habit completely. Putting bags on the bed Several people dump their bags onto the bed after coming home from a long day. However, this is a common mistake that can make the bed dirty.