When did you replace your pillows for the last time? - Yoors

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@qa_animatables · 01 May 2021

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When did you replace your pillows for the last time?

When I was a kid, I did not know that replacing pillows was actually a thing.

Until I became an adult and realised that the white pillows I once bought became yellow overtime.
Which isn't surprising of course. Let's be honest with each other.

Pillows get the worst treatment ever. They get drooled on, sweated on... beaten.. you name it.
Thanks goodness that theres a pillow case to save it for the worst...

However, it was till when I moved to my own place that I heard that pillow cases are not enough.
And that you should wash the pillows at least every half a year. Mind you, not every pillow is washable. Check the labels attached to your pillow.

To answer my own question, since my pillows are washable and I have a washing machine, I washed them a month ago. And I regularly repeat this every 3 months.
I will replace my pillows when the zipper that keeps everything intact breaks or when it starts shedding...
...Or when it's getting a tad bit too soft. I like my pillows hard!

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How many times do you replace or wash your pillow?

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Madeleine

To the cushions I have covers with zipper and over there are two pillowcases. And once a week, the covers are all washed and a couple of times a year the pillows, but they do not get better on them after washing. Although clean, but in terms of shape it is... Show moreTo the cushions I have covers with zipper and over there are two pillowcases. And once a week, the covers are all washed and a couple of times a year the pillows, but they do not get better on them after washing. Although clean, but in terms of shape it is far from ideal. And I replace them every other time for new. I also have to lie on a hard pillow, otherwise I will not close an eye and suffer from my neck.

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AnaCa 🌻

They should be washed every three months, that's what they pick up, I do it like you do, but there are always acaros and occasionally I get them in the sun in the day, that I also read in a magazine, remove those little animals that we don't see.. Buy washables are best and every two years buy new ones,

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PeacefulPotato

Well, you know.... not all questions need to be answered 😅

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Elise

I once put a pillow in the washing machine, but halfway the washing stopped and the washing machine was completely broken. The filling was all over the machine and it's jammed. He the machine was not even old, so that really sucks and cost me hundreds of euros. I won't do anything like that soon.. A molton cover over your pillow helps tremendously!

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Ingrid

@Elise 😨 Dear help! Yeah, molton, that's for the best.

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Zeljka

Very original question! Wash it also every 2-3 months, buy new one when it goes completly ruined from washing. 😁 But I wonder, where do all pillows go when you throw them away? 🤔

Wendy

I have my pillow cleaned every 2 months and put it in two pillowcases that are replaced once a week but replace the pillow my mom made for me when I was a toddler? No hair on my head that thinks there.. I want to rest on this pillow as soon as I have closed my eyes forever..

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elaocando

It is a very delicate subject, I am allergic and my pillow must be washed every fifteen days, the pillowcases every week and every six months it is changed for a new one. I think it is the best thing to do.

Valeria Leal

I didn't know I had to change the pillows 😮 The last time I changed a pillow was over 3 years ago, and it was because the feathers were coming out and I was allergic.. Since then I have my current pillow, this is foam rubber and it's coming out too, I need to change it. When I do, I'm going to try to buy me one that's washable.

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Eza Chavez

I put them once in the washing machine and came out a knot... Now I use them washable, but nothing like a pillow that smells clean, spray it before bedtime that smells like verbena and look perfect.

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adalizbuitriago9

adalizbuitriago9

To be honest, it's been a long time since I used my last pillow. I got tired of replacing them, so I decided to try to sleep with a little neck cushion and it went pretty well. I used to buy pillows every two years, managed to keep them in good condition by protecting them with special coverage other than the cover I washed quite often.

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keepfaithbaby

Pillowcases absolutely must be washed at least once a week.

Néstor David

Exactly like 3 months ago, but when I was little I didn't replace them because I thought I might have nightmares

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yamileth221002

Thank you for this information, I had no idea about this, my pillows have not changed them many years ago and I do not have washables, here in my country very little they get, but I will change them, because I have a lot of time with them and already certainly need a change

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ravena69

He didn't change them with any frequency. But when they no longer have form. I knew that pillows like a mattress contain mites and that it causes some skin infections. When washing they should dry well in the sun.

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rockstar

my pillow the last time I replaced it was 10 years ago and it was because the pillow, it was a different color, the organic that bought it, I'm a person who gets very fond of things and I think I was fond of

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mlourdesbermudez

mlourdesbermudez

Thank you for this information, I have time, more than 6 months that I don't wash my pillows. The truth is interesting this article about the covers and especially the pillows. I didn't know; I will be more aware, just personal hygiene and again thank you.

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Zulaima 🌹🍀

Zulaima 🌹🍀

I change the pillows every year, I always buy the same style, because I suffer from the neck, wash the cover every week because I like it has a smell of lavender and smells clean, besides dust makes me sneeze 🥰

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jose07610

The pillows are kept clean by the protection of the covers that are permanently changed. In this regard it is usually usually used to wash pillows at least twice a year, although it is advisable to wash frequently

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Ingrid

I believe Henkjan posted something about it once.

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Gustavo Perez

Hahaha, for me that would be a little complicated to explain, since I have migrated from my country and in case I have not used pillows, but I fill a cover of clothes and use it as a pillow. That's why I say it's complicated, hahaha.

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MAGALY

Uff I don't even remember anymore, I know that it's important a good mattress and a good pillow to fall asleep and that this one is restful, maybe that's why I'm sleeping very little, I'll try to buy new ones

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GMO

Two weeks ago I changed 2 but it turns out I have one that gives a date to other people but not to me, this little feita and sometimes has a bad smell and I find it hard to get out of it I wash it in a lingerie bag so that or it gets damaged

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zulusys21

Very interesting topic if it is good and advisable to make change of almuadas when you are vensan (aguaditas, very flat) as well as we change toothbrushes so it should be with the almuadas I usually rub them with my colony to my husband's and mine with their colony and change almuadas twice a year

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marijke

I throw my pillows twice a year in the washer and dryer. At least the pillows I have right there I saw on the label that you could wash them. Then I simply put one in the machine. Hubby shouted what are you doing.... now worked fine and since then twice a year.

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Leo 1

I replace my pillows every four months. My head prefers to lie on a fresh pillow content than on a pillow that has become hard by washing.

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Franco Mendoza Photo

a good task is to quote the laundry service that are not part of franchises, rather neighborhood ones, you will be surprisingly how cheap they charge, there every month you can send to wash all your linen linens.

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yanetnava39

It would be good to replace or wash the pillows every so long especially for those people who are allergic passing the pillows over time will lose their comfort they are getting water and in particular to me like hard and high

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joelben2003

Pillows get replaced😂
Am copy and pasting this article to my family WhatsApp group chat and forwarding it to some people.😂
I haven't replaced my pillow or even washed it before
When I feel its getting too soft
I throw away and get a new one😂

The Original Enrique

The Original Enrique

Coincidentally, a few weeks ago I saved 2 new cushions at Jumbo. (non sponsored) These are machine washable. Also, I always do 2 pillowcases around it. But definitely a good point of attention! By the way, I often sleep just as sweet without kisses.

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ELINA RICKURA

I also did not know that it was necessary to change regularly. Now as an adult I change them every 3 months because they become very soft and bother my head. I couldn't do that in my country because they are very expensive if you want quality, but now I am abroad and I can do it more often.

Schorelaar

I remember where I bought the pillow, but how long ago? He can also once again be in the washing machine. Our current cushion with zipper, can be filled up to how sturdy you want the pillow, in a closet the rest of the feathers are in a pocket.

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Terra Occultae

I only do it once or twice a year, with the change of seasons. A little too little than actually. I didn't do it at all before, until I started to see how yellowish they got when changing the sheets.

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rorocando

Hello. Hahahaha you are right the pillows have a very important function give you accommodation to our head and receive the, most of our rest, if it is true we cry we drool we use to play and many other things... I usually put it to wash I don't have specific dates when I think appropriate go straight to the washing machine.

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Marie Koster

Oh, oh, oh, oh, now I'm really starting to be ashamed, because that stuff about changing pillows has unfortunately never been told or taught to me. Now you might spontaneously think what a stupid woman, but you don't, because you didn't know it yourself... Show moreOh, oh, oh, oh, now I'm really starting to be ashamed, because that stuff about changing pillows has unfortunately never been told or taught to me. Now you might spontaneously think what a stupid woman, but you don't, because you didn't know it yourself until recently. I can honestly confess, that I have never changed my pillows before, but that once a year I bother to buy a couple of new ones, Kisses are also not expensive at all, but you know what the most nasty is? A lot of pillows just don't lie well and then I tend to skip a year, because I have delicious pillows and they smell all like me. I'm the worst example when it comes to pillows, but I can kiss!

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Chalija

I'm a little tricky with pillows, anti-allergenic and washable is my requirement. So is done regularly. I used to know I didn't know that either. Then I was startled by the spots. Since then wash and then in the dryer. Just bought a new one last year. Maintaining your mattress is also important.

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Maria

Well, here in venezuela most pillows are not washable, I think they do not exist, let alone zipper, in any case, you're right turn yellow soon and you have to change them, because they get all the bad treatment we give

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oladejotosin123

oladejotosin123

I think I washed a pillow once and we need to be washing our pillow or change it after some time so that it will not cause skin disease for us. Changing pillow is a good idea health wise. Gracia

Zoet Hongaars Leven

Zoet Hongaars Leven

We have washable pillows that we wash out about three times a year and then let dry in the sun outside. They smell so fresh, huh?! I knock on my pillow every night before bedtime, otherwise I don't sleep well. Call it a ritual 😄

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neygallardo

I previously only washed the covers, then I realized that they still get bad smell, now I put them in the washing machine and they look like new, some are deformed and when they are like this, there is no other thing to replace them better

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enigma

I have a pillow or four that I use, because I buy a new one quickly, but I'm not really satisfied. In the store that is nice, but after a quarter of an hour I already suffer. Neck pain, or when I turn on my stomach, it's not right. Usually there's even... Show moreI have a pillow or four that I use, because I buy a new one quickly, but I'm not really satisfied. In the store that is nice, but after a quarter of an hour I already suffer. Neck pain, or when I turn on my stomach, it's not right. Usually there's even another one waiting on a chair next to my bed. I switch sometimes in the middle of the night. I wash washable pillows and let them dry outside, in the sun, but some are not washable. They do have a washable cover.

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Ohmyffood

I was never my pillow, recently bought a new pillow because the old one was really on. And I laughed because I knock on my pillow every night because otherwise it's just not as good as usual, haha!

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Kis Brizo

Pillow Washing! My pillows are not washable but there are pillow covers which are washable! I Got the pillow covers which cover my pillows and I have to wash them in every 2 to 3 months! Thanks for sharing such an interactive Topic!

Paula Martins

at first i was astonished when i heard you say that, washing the cover, wasn´t really enough. and i decided i wouldn´t comment anything, (i felt like a coward). i decided to go away at once, before everyone noticed i am doing everything wrong. but, before g... Show moreat first i was astonished when i heard you say that, washing the cover, wasn´t really enough. and i decided i wouldn´t comment anything, (i felt like a coward). i decided to go away at once, before everyone noticed i am doing everything wrong. but, before going, i stop to read... and i don´t feel so bad anymore! i will stay and say that i always wash the cover, of course, and that i never knew this wasn´t enough.

Frutselen in de Marge

Frutselen in de Marge

I suspect now so too little, usually I buy new ones rather than washing them

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Rosita&Charlene-Blogs-Creaties

Rosita&Charlene-Blogs-Creaties

Coincidentally I just last week picked up new pillows because ours were completely flat and that was not good anymore and then I usually go get a nice new pillow so that we can sleep again.

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yanetnava39

you're right one should wash or replace your pillows at least twice a year in particular I neither wash nor replaced my pillows I have with them almost 20 years I should already do it true but I live in a country where the situation does not leave you even to eat with timas to replace the pillows

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rockstar

this article is quite curious because I do not wash the pillows only the covers when I see that the pillows stand to see dirty or deformed the boto in the trash and buy a new one to tell the truth I had not noticed that they bring instructions on the labels I'm going to check it right now thanks for the information.

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Rudi

We do something similar to keep the cushions slightly clean they are washed every 3 months or even shorter and replaced if necessary or worn. It is of great importance to have a good and sturdy pillow. I sleep better.

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Meredith✨

It's strange because I've never heard that pillows should be washed, just the cover that covers the pillow.. My pillow is made of a material that should not be put into the washing machine, however the last time I changed it was 3 months ago, and it's still hard and comfortable.

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Encaustichris

There you have a good point! Problem: a new pillow does not lie well, if I was a pillow it starts to bump, that does not lie well.... It may smell good, but it doesn't help me when I can't sleep.... So: I buy a new pillow once every two years. What a bastards we people are, huh?.

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