Almost all of us are clear that it is recommended to change the mattress approximately every 10 years, but what about the pillow? It is talked about much less and it would actually be convenient to change it more frequently. There is no specific duration that works for all pillows (there may also be differences between mattresses) duration of a pillow depends of the qualityof the materials with which it is made and also the use and the maintenanceof course.
In the cover photo we see a fiber pillow from Pikolin Home of low firmness with a price of 28.69 euros for a pack of two, for fiber pillows the estimated duration time is a couple years.
Pikolin Home – Pack of 2 fiber pillows with Aloe Vera dermoprotective treatment of low firmness recommended for sleeping on your stomach, White Color
Quality and materials
As we mentioned before, although the time of average life of the pillows is set at two years there are differences depending on the type of pillow. The least durable are synthetic fiber, especially those that are not washable that should be changed almost every year, at most every two. If we talk about pillows latex or viscoelastic of good quality we can stretch the duration time up to four years and we could even reach six years with a good pillow feather and downif we do proper maintenance with it and wash it approximately every six months.
In any of the cases, no matter how our pillow is, if we observe that it is deteriorated, deformed, which is no longer comfortable for us, etc. We will be certain that it is certainly time to change it. Although price goes up with quality, pillows are always much cheaper than mattresses and replacement is often affordable. In the photo on these lines we see the down and feather pillows Amazon Brand Umi white goose with a price of 63.99 euros for a pack of two.
Amazon Brand – Umi White Goose Down and Feather Pillows with Gray Borders, 100% Cotton Cover, 2-Pack, 48x74x3.8cm
Maintenance
Regarding the maintenance of the pillow, it is very important to take into account that they do not normally include protective case and we must buy it for adults, it is essential to have a washable cover to guarantee good hygiene. Must wash the cover frequently and shake the pillow to avoid dirt. The pillow can also be washed, but only in cases where the manufacturer recommends it.
Likewise, it is convenient to choose quality pillows that adapt to our way of sleeping in terms of height and firmness. In the photo above these lines we see some microfiber pillows from Fasby that cost only 24.99 euros for a set of two, in this case it indicates that they are washable which is an advantage in terms of maintenance and ensures a longer duration with hygiene guarantees.
FABSY Set of 2 Microfiber Pillows – Washable Cushions – Soft Seersucker Cushion Set – Pair of Adjustable Pillows with Extra Pillow Filling (White, 50 x 70 cm)
Why should we change the pillow?
Finally, regarding the reasons why we should change the pillow so often, there are mainly two: comfort and hygiene. If we stretch the length of the pillow more than necessary, there will come a time when it will no longer be comfortable and will not provide a good rest and may even cause discomfort such as cervical pain and with regard to hygiene, there is no doubt that the pillow, even with the covers, comes into contact with our body.
Sweat, saliva or grease from the hair, for example, can reach it, dirtying it over time in an almost imperceptible way, but if that dirt is not removed properly it could also cause health problems. In the photo on these lines the images are of the pillows of hollow fiber Utopía Bedding, also washableand they cost 33.99 euros for a pack of two.
Utopia Bedding Pillows (2 Units) – 50 x 70 cm Premium Pillows – Cotton Blend Cover – Silicone Virgin Hollow Fiber – Easy Care Soft Pillows (White)
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Pack of 2 memory foam pillows 67 cm
Emma – 80cm Memory Foam Pillow, Cervical Support, Adjustable Height and Firmness, Washable Cover, Breathable, Product of the Year 2022, 100 Night Test
Seasons Viscoelastic Pillow 90 cm, Anti-mite and Antibacterial, Aloe Vera Silver Thread Fabric. Double Cover, Ozone Treatment
LUNDTRAV Low pillow, 50×60 cm
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