If your pillow is more than 2 years old, you might want to read this.Across the U.S., thousands of people are suddenly throwing away their old pillows after a sleep expert’s video went viral on TikTok. The reason? What lives inside your old pillow.What’s Inside an Old Pillow?
According to sleep researchers, after 1-2 years, up to 1/3 of your pillow’s weight can be dead skin cells, dust mites, and their droppings. Yes, it’s gross.Dr. Lisa, a sleep specialist from California, says, “We spend 8 hours with our face on it. An old pillow can trigger allergies, acne, and morning headaches.”Signs You Need To Throw Your Pillow NOW:You wake up sneezing or with a stuffy noseYour pillow is yellowish and doesn’t bounce back when you fold itYou have neck pain in the morningYou’ve had it for more than 18 months The Simple Test:
Fold your pillow in half. If it doesn’t pop back to normal in 2 seconds, it’s dead. Time to toss it.What Americans Are Doing:
Many are switching to hypoallergenic pillows and washing pillow protectors every 2 weeks. Some are even putting their pillows in the sun for 2 hours every month to kill dust mites.It’s a small change that can improve your sleep quality dramatically.
When was the last time you changed your pillow?
