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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.
I do agree that most people keep their pillows far too long. I am a case study. I took my favorite pillow from my grandmother's 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 ten years. A good mattress lasts nine to ten 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."
I was a victim again in college while moving to a new apartment. I was riding with my mom and suggested we stop on the side of the road and pick up a mattress. Horrified, she informed me what a terrible idea this was, going on to describe what an unhygienic and disgusting state the mattress was likely in. Though an idle suggestion then, I know with certainty now.
Be cognizant of the age of your pillows and mattresses. Our Allergy Armor Pillows have a place for customers to write in the replacement date of the pillow, which is two years from date of purchase, so customers would know when to replace them.Posted by Cade on Monday, July 07, 2008
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