Allergy Experts Urge to Watch Out for These 4 Telltale Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Pillows

While pillows are generally recommended to be replaced within a year or two, one must be aware of the original shape of the pillow. For anyone suffering from neck pain or improper sleep, chances are, they might be sleeping on a lumpy, misshapen, or deflated pillow. Experts at National Allergy suggest it’s likely that the pillow has exhausted its lifespan. In case a new pillow is out of bounds, shoving the pillow in a dryer and setting the temperature on low heat for 15 to 30 minutes can add fluffiness and reshape the pillow. Manually puffing up the pillow before sleeping and each morning may also enhance the support. 

Feeling fresh in the morning is one of the most important starting points of the day. But a worn-out pillow will not allow for that to happen as it might expose you to allergens resulting in sudden sneezing, congestion, or itchy eyes. Pillows are breeding grounds for dust mites, and collect pollen, mold, and pet dander among other allergens. Extended usage of pillows exhausts its supportive ability and further collects allergens. The report disclosed that dead dust mites and their waste make up to 10% of the pillow’s weight after two years of usage. Therefore, a new pillow could be a possible solution to the issue.