When to Replace Pillows and Mattresses

I watched a piece on The Today show this morning titled, “From pills to pillows, when to replace your stuff.” View it here… From pills to pillows, when to replace your stuff

The expert from prevention.com suggested replacing pillows every year because, “Hair and body oils will have soaked into a pillow’s fabric and stuffing after a year of nightly use, making it a breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria and allergy-triggering.” She went on to suggest that using pillow protectors will double the usable life of a pillow, “Using protectors can double the life of your pillows.”

I do agree that most people keep their pillows far too long. I am a case study. I took my favorite pillow from my grandmothers to college with me. The first time I tried washing it, it disintegrated. Lesson learned. Our Allergy Armor Pillowsand Allergy Armor Pillow Protectors will not only make your pillows healthier but they will also increase their useful life.

On the subject of mattress replacement, I agree with the contributor. She noted, “Get deeper sleep: Toss your mattress after five to 10 years. A good mattress lasts nine to 10 years, according to the National Sleep Foundation, but consider replacing yours every five to seven years if you don’t sleep well. A study at Oklahoma State University found that most people who switched to new bedding after five years sleep significantly better and have less back pain.”

Again I am a victim. One time in collage when I was moving to a new apartment I was riding with my mom moving stuff and I suggested we stop on the side of the road and pick up a mattress. She informed me what a terrible idea that was and went on to describe how gross it was. Now I know.

Be cognizant of the age of your pillows and mattress. We put expiration dates on our Allergy Armor Pillows to remind our customers when they need to replace them.