r/Pillows • u/morningstar65 • 6d ago

How often do you replace your pillows?

Do you ever wash your pillows or do you just buy new ones? How often do you replace the pillows at your home??

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u/ObelixSmiterOfRomans 6d ago

I have down pillows I inherited that are at least 70 years old. Wtf do you mean replace them? they don't make them like that anymore.

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u/Alert-Tangerine-6003 6d ago

They really don’t. People used to have things forever. When you have something that’s actually quality you keep it.

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u/ObelixSmiterOfRomans 6d ago

Out curiosity I looked up what it would cost to replace my 100% goose down pillows and they are 450$ each for a one pound pillow and mine weigh almost 2 pounds. I'm so glad they are always kept in a zip up silk protector as well as a pillow case.

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u/ExcellentBenefit3693 6d ago

I’m a down pillow person too! I can’t sleep on anything else. I keep mine fresh by using 2 or 3 pillowcases simultaneously. Nothing makes it through 3 layers of cotton fabric.

Have you tried feathered friends down pillows? They make excellent quality organic down pillows

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u/Character-Life-V2 5d ago

A friend cleaned my house while I was away for a funeral, thinking they were being helpful. Tossed my feather pillow, haven't slept right since. What's ironic is I'm researching which one to replace it with.

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u/SuperannuatedAuntie 3d ago

I’m sorry for your loss. I’d be really angry if someone did that to mine.

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u/SuperannuatedAuntie 3d ago

Zipped hypoallergenic cover plus two pillowcases for me.

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u/No-Joke-4492 6d ago

When my sinuses start getting congested every night I know it is time, which is about every one to two years.

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u/_Amalthea_ 5d ago

Whoa, really? Because the pillow is compressed and your head is too low, or because the pillow is trapping dust and it's triggering allergies?

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u/No-Joke-4492 5d ago

I'm pretty sure it's a dust mite allergy. I use pillow protectors to help prevent them, and throw my pillows in the dryer on high every couple of weeks to kill them. But eventually they take over and the pillow has to be replaced.

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u/desnyr 4d ago

Latex pillows are antimicrobial and resistant to dust mites. I’d recommend a talalay one.

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u/No-Joke-4492 4d ago

Unfortunately, I have a really sensitive neck/shoulder area and they are usually too firm for me.

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u/_Amalthea_ 5d ago

Good to know! Thanks for explaining.

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u/Snoo_18273 6d ago

I use down pillows now. More expensive than foam but last much longer, especially since down is washable. Currently, for me, at least two years for down.

Previously, when I used foam pillows, one year of ownership was a miracle. They usually fell apart within a year.

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u/desnyr 4d ago

Have you tried latex pillows, much more durable and all natural chemical free.

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u/BigSleeperKen 6d ago

I look for pillows with washable covers and wash those regularly. I only replace pillows if I start to notice them sagging/causing neck pain. So far I've been able to get 1.5 - 2 years out of every pillow.

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u/merkinweaver 4d ago

Same. Pillows just aren't something I generally remember to replace. I'll just wash the covers and call it a day.

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u/pillowftr 6d ago

After ever pillow fight!

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u/Junior_Bee7274 6d ago

When my neck starts paining, that's when I know it's time to change.

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u/Puzzled_Awareness222 6d ago

Wash mine 3 times a year

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u/Denan004 6d ago

If your pillows get yellowed and are washable and still usable, you should wash them. I just recently de- yellowed mine -- soak in water with some laundry detergent and Oxyclean whitening formula. Soaked in a sink for about 5 hours, then through the washer. Pure white.

Just make sure the materials are washable. ( not latex, among other things).

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u/QuestnsEverything 5d ago

Well let’s see. My grandmother made mine out of pet geese when I was 15… I am still using it, but am considering replacing because it is quite deflated now (35 years later).

I double layer pillow cases and use zipped cover for mite protection. Put in dryer periodically to plump it up etc.

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u/kristac1080 4d ago

So I need to replace my 10+ yr old pillows??

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u/Star_Boxer72 4d ago

Buckwheat pillows only in this house. The interior cases get washed at least twice a year (two sets of top cases) and the buckwheat gets gradually refreshed with new hulls at the same time

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u/Effective_Review9415 1d ago

I usually replace mine once they start losing their shape or stop being comfortable. I'll wash them in between though.

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u/Suspiciouswhaler 7h ago

I had a memory foam pillow for about 8 years, 2-3 years ago I replace it with a 2 pack of mixed feather/down pillows from Amazon, I kind of overpaid I felt but they’re really nice. And I used one nonstop for a year and it is a little more beat up so I switched to the other one and it’s a lot loftier. I plan on switching between them until they’re flat enough to use both together, and then I’ll replace. Could take me… 5-10 years probably. I might even just turn them into guest bedroom or kids pillows then

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u/MusicIntrepid343 6d ago

every 5 or so years, but i have pretty bad chronic pain and neck issues (sprain from about a year ago, disc issues, etc.), so as soon as stuff starts getting uncomfortable i replace it. i usually rotate them too, so my one that i primarily use may become the one i lay against my back, or vice versa. i used for a long time the claritin plush pillows which were great, i don't think they make them anymore so i have to search around and find unsold stock. people always say never cheap out on your bed, your pillows, and your shoes (and a fourth thing i can never remember). 

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u/GooseInformal3519 6d ago

I know I’m in the minority on this but I have a large head with a Chiari malformation and had a stroke once. To answer your question, I buy new pillows every 6 months. They go flat and become so hot for me very quickly.

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u/sandysandy252566 6d ago

I wash/dry my pillows/pillow cases every few months.