If you're not ready to let go of your pillows and want to turn them into something you can still use, then this could be the option for you. You could add a cover around the pillow or add some more filling to your pillow and craft your own floor cushion that you could use inside when you have guests over or in the garden on a warm day.
Unless the care instructions tell you otherwise, you should wash your pillow every three months. Washing your pillows is extremely important for your hygiene and overall maintenance of your pillow. This means that you can always enjoy a fresh, clean sleep and it can help to keep your pillow in great condition.
We'll explain how often you should wash your pillows and how to properly maintain them so they stay cosy and supportive for as long as possible. When you wash your pillows every three months, you should follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Before you sleep on your pillows again you must make sure that they're completely dry. If you sleep on a pillow that's still damp, the fillings may not be as comfortable or supportive. You might also unintentionally reshape the pillow if it's still wet. Thoroughly drying your pillow will help to keep the fillings inside evenly distributed.
If the care guide says you can tumble dry your pillows, you should be aware that the fillings could clump together. This is an issue that only really affects pillows which have shredded or loose fillings. To avoid this, you could put a tennis ball in your tumble drier with the pillows to keep the fillings separated. To keep your pillow in great condition, there are some quick and easy things to do to expand its lifespan.
Pillowcases can be washed whenever necessary and won't impact the overall comfort and support your pillow provides. The cleaner you keep your pillowcase, the less dirty your pillow will get. They are designed to just fit over your pillows and are made from materials such as cotton, nylon and linen. You should change which pillowcases you use on your pillows every time you wash your bedding.
As mentioned above, this should be every few weeks to ensure that you always have a clean sleeping environment. If you want to know when you should get rid of your pillowcases, you should look out for signs of general wear and tear, permanent staining or if it still looks unclean no matter how much you wash it.
Now you know how often you should change your pillow , how often to wash it and how to keep it in great condition. In honor of Valentine's Day, why not take a spin around your bedroom and see what might need freshening up? Let's start with the bed. Do you even remember how long you've had your mattress? If it's more than 10 years, according to Consumer Reports , it probably time to go shopping.
Depending on the type of bed, says all-things-sleep review site Sleep Like the Dead, it could be even less time ; their research shows latex mattresses last around eight years, memory foam around seven, and inner spring even less. Consumer Reports has more bad news. How do you know when it's time for out with the old and in with the new? Just listen to your body. Or maybe you could just try these wake-up stretches!
And how about where you lay your weary head? The National Sleep Foundation tells us to plan on replacing pillows every year or two. The study didn't look at the effects of sleeping on fungal spores but aspergillus a common fungus is associated with exacerbations of asthma. Then there's research showing how using the wrong pillow can cause neck stiffness, arm pain and headaches in the morning. Pillows should support the cervical spine the neck bit of the spine in a neutral position as this reduces more extreme movements in sleep.
One study found better sleep in people using latex, polyester or foam contour pillows. Feather pillows were associated with more neck pain. A study in the Journal of Pain Research looking at side sleepers also found feather pillows were more associated with headache or neck pain on waking — latex pillows were rated the best.
However, other pillows made of different materials may require alternative care. For example, a memory foam pillow can get misshapen in the washing machine, so spot cleaning is recommended for this type of pillow. For more tips on cleaning pillows, you can refer to our guide on how to wash pillows. While washing your pillows is a hygienic practice, how dirty do pillows have to be to replace them? It depends on a number of factors including how many pillows you sleep with.
You may sleep with two pillows, with only one touching your head and the other underneath, meaning it may be more exposed to potential germs or stains. As our pillows age, they tend to lose their shape. This goes double if you fold, bend, or squeeze your pillows at night. These are just a few of the warning signs to look out for in an old, misshapen pillow:.
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