Even with protectors, pillows should be washed at least twice a year, according to Martha Stewart and can last up to a decade if properly maintained.
My name is Cheryl, and I’m a pillow snob.
I’m a bit obsessed with pillows. I LOVE a good pillow, and have found over the years, when it comes to pillows, you definitely get what you pay for. After many years of playing pillow roulette, I’ve settled on down feather pillows for our bed.
It might be a little hard to swallow at first, if you are used to paying for synthetic-fill pillows. Expect to pay at least twice as much for down pillows. Down pillows, like feather pillows, can last up to a decade if properly maintained, while even the highest-grade synthetics will likely need replacing after a few years. So really you pay more in the beginning, but you will have a pillow that will last five times longer!
Most people wash their sheets once a week, but rarely, if ever wash their pillows. {click to continue}