Have you been sleeping on the same pillow for years? You are making a mistake. How often should they be replaced?

We use a sleeping pillow for a significant part of the day, every evening and night, and sometimes also during the day. That is why it is so important that it is not only hygienically clean, but also fulfills its function. Not everyone is aware of the fact that, just like other items, it has a specific shelf life. For this reason, we should replace it regularly. How often?

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Why should we replace our pillow regularly? Take care of your sleep comfort and health

With regular use, the sleeping pillow begins to deform, which means it does not provide as much support as it should. After all, every night a head that can weigh up to 3 kg rests on it. In addition, we often change our position in our sleep, crumpling and rearranging it, so it’s no wonder that sooner or later it will lose its original shape. In addition, over time it becomes a habitat for dust, mites and bacteria, as well as sweat and exfoliated epidermis. All this makes it a good practice to replace it regularly. Thanks to this, you will not only take care of yourself, but also of your comfort and convenience while sleeping.

How often should the pillow be replaced? It depends on the filling

The shelf life with ordinary synthetic filling is approximately 2 years. If you have a model with feathers or down, you can wait a year longer. Remember that a properly cared for pillow will serve you much longer, so wash and air it regularly. If it starts to smell bador you will suffer from pain in the neck or spine area in the morning, it is worth considering replacing it.

In addition, you can also perform a simple one a test to see if it still serves its purpose. To do this, just fold it in half and wait. If it returns to its original shape and is still hygienically clean, you can refrain from replacing it.