There's no greater joy than slipping into a bed with freshly laundered sheets.

While it's widely recommended to change our bedsheets every week, the reality of our busy lives and endless to-do lists means this task often gets overlooked.

Delaying even a week in changing your bed linen can result in losing that crisp, fresh-out-of-the-laundry feel by the second week. Even those who diligently change their bedsheets weekly notice the freshness fading just days before the next wash.

However, cleaning enthusiasts have revealed a clever trick to keep your bedding feeling fresher for longer. This simple tip won't break the bank or add complicated tasks to your daily routine.

It's a small adjustment to your morning routine that anyone could start as soon as tomorrow, reports the Mirror.

On Reddit, a user sought advice on how to maintain the freshness of their sheets, sharing that despite their best efforts, the sheets still lost their fresh feel towards the end of each week.

They posted: "Every week, I love getting in my bed the night I put fresh, clean sheets on it. I wash and change them weekly, but the last few days of the week they don't feel/smell as fresh. What can I do to keep the clean feel?

"People usually respond 'wash them', and I know that but I don't have the time (nor will) to wash them multiple times a week. I'm asking if there are tips to keep them feeling clean for longer without washing them."

The post quickly attracted a flood of helpful suggestions, with one particular tip rising above the rest - a minor adjustment to the morning routine.

Instead of making the bed right away, contributors recommended peeling back the duvet and "letting it air all day" to preserve that freshly-made bed sensation.

One person remarked: "I have read (not sure if this is true) that in some countries it's considered best practice not to make the bed but to air it daily: pull the blanket off and let it air all day."

Supporting this approach, another shared: "We spotted this when visiting Holland and it just makes so much sense. Our sheets are folded down each day and left to air for the whole day as the folded look is still neat and tidy."

"We've found the sheets definitely stay fresher longer which is handy on busy weeks where we can't manage a full bed change. I find just changing the pillowcases can make a huge difference."

The advice didn't stop there; some suggested regularly vacuuming the bed to remove hair and dead skin cells, and even spritzing a soothing essential oil like lavender onto the bedding for a refreshing and calming scent.