Time To Replace Your Pillows!

The quality of sleep we get matters. However, most people tend to ignore one of the biggest factors affecting their sleep quality: changing and replacing their old pillows. While a favorite pillow can be a seemingly irreplaceable source of comfort throughout the night, it can succumb to wear and tear even with regular washing and proper care.

How often should you replace your pillows? As a general rule of thumb you should replace your pillows every one to two years, but this can vary based on a few factors. Below we will break down how to know when its time to replace your pillows and why it is important.

Why It's Important To Replace Pillows

According to sleep specialists, pillow quality can impact almost every part of our sleep quality – that’s why getting the right one is essential. But it doesn’t just stop at purchasing a high-quality pillow.Over time, even the cleanest, most advanced memory foam pillows will get beaten out of shape or accumulate yellow stains. As a result, your beloved pillow can become the reason you aren’t sleeping as well as you’d like.

Pillows Can Accumulate Dirt, Bacteria, and Allergens

We know you probably don’t want to hear this, but an old pillow provides the perfect environment for allergens and dust mites. Let us explain.We actively shed dead skin cells, sweat, and natural oils onto our pillow cover while we sleep, and this dirt and debris can seep into the actual pillow. You might be able to manage this by tossing the pillow protector into a washing machine, but this isn’t a long-term or permanent solution.

How do you know it’s time to get a new feather pillow? Watch out for signs of allergic reactions: itchy skin, a stuffy nose, and a hard time breathing while in bed. All of this can point to an allergen build-up, which might mean dust mites or something else.

Either way, the moment you catch wind of allergies, it's time to swap your pillow out.

Check out our Pillowfind the right match for you!

How Often To Replace Every Type of Pillow
As a general rule, the National Sleep Foundation recommends changing your pillow every two years or so. However, this doesn’t apply to all types of cushions – some alternative pillows can last longer with proper care. Here’s a quick and easy guide on when to replace your beloved pillow:

· Foam pillows: Every 1 to 3 years

· Polyester pillows: Every 6 months to 2 years

· Feather pillows: Every 18 months to 3 years

· Latex pillows: Every 2 to 4 years

· Bamboo pillows: Every 2 to 4 years

· Down pillows: Every 2 years

· Down alternative pillows: Every 18 months to 2 years

· Buckwheat pillows: Every 3 years

While it’s understandable to feel reluctant to swap out an old pillow, especially if you’ve had the same one for a long time. But sentimentality doesn’t beat a better quality of life – changing your pillow can unlock more restful, higher-quality sleep.