Morning or evening showers: Which is better?

Showering is part of many people's daily routines, with some preferring to do so at night to help them sleep, while others prefer to shower in the morning to ensure more energy.

However, some experts say that choosing to shower in the morning may pose health risks, which may prompt you to reevaluate your habit.

Experts explain that preferring to shower in the morning over the evening may make you "sleep with dangerous bacteria," according to MattressNextDay. In other words, choosing to shower in the evening before bed is best because it ensures that you get clean sheets with a clean body, but delaying it until the morning means sweat accumulates throughout the night, which provides a fertile ground for bacteria to multiply.

Studies have highlighted that E. Coli bacteria, which is known to cause conditions ranging from diarrhea and food poisoning to serious diseases such as pneumonia, can live in mattresses and survive on surfaces for several months. The older your mattress is, the greater the risk.

We don't just need to think about when we should shower, we also need to think about where we were.

Office workers should be on high alert, experts say, because during the time we spend at work, a lot of bacteria and airborne pollutants stick to our skin. If you shower at night, that’s gone. So if you stick to showering in the morning, you’re probably carrying all those germs to your bed every night.

Plus, showering at night isn’t just about hygiene — it’s also been shown to improve the quality of your sleep.

Going from a warm shower to a cool room can lower your body temperature. Since your body temperature naturally drops when you fall asleep, this temperature change allows your body to receive signals that it’s ready for sleep much faster.

To further promote sleep, consider using a lavender-scented shower gel to prepare for bed, as lavender contains calming chemicals that can reduce restlessness and agitation, helping you fall asleep.