How Often Should You Buy New Bed Pillows?
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Be Conservative
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People should change their pillows as often as they see fit. Cleaning your pillow cases regularly helps keep mites away that can cause allergies. Unless the pillows are used for more than just sleeping on, then they should not wear out quickly. Flipping pillows over regularly also helps extend their life.
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Allergies and Comfort
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According to FitSugar.com, "Dust mites live off the dead skin cells that you shed. So guess where they love to lurk? In your bed." Mites and the eggs they hatch cause allergies in many people and by changing your pillows more often, you reduce the risk of harmful allergies. The quality of the pillows you buy also affects how often you need to change them, as cheaper pillows wear out quicker--they lose their shape and can cause back or neck pain.
Bottom Line
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If you notice your allergies flaring up, neck or back pain, or your pillows just aren't comfortable anymore, buy new pillows. Pillowcases only protect pillows for so long until the actual pillow starts wearing down or collecting mites. To avoid these issues, change your pillows when any of these symptoms flare up. You will then have an accurate gauge of how long your pillows tend to last in your household.
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