Here's How Often We're Meant To Wash Our Pillows, And Oops

PillowsGood news for jeans lovers – we’re apparently only meant to wash them every six to ten wears or so. In fact Levi Strauss’s former CEO Charles Bergh told CNBC in 2014: “True denim heads, people that really love their denim, will tell you to never put your denim into a washing machine. So that’s what I do”. But while you might actually be over-washing your beloved denim, I, at least, have never once washed my pillows (though of course I’ve cleaned their cases).This may be a mistake. Apparently, we’re meant to wash them 1) at all and 2) much more often than I’d expect.How often should you wash pillows?Though bedding, including pillowcases, should be washed once a week,pillows should be washed every three to six months (gulp). This should happen more regularly if you have allergies or asthma.Like the rest of your soft furnishings, pillows harbour allergens, bacteria, and dead skin cells.Speaking to the BBC, David Denning, a professor of infectious diseases and global health at the University of Manchester, said that all of the pillows he took from people’s homes for research had fungi in them too.“We think the reason why you find so much [fungi] is because most of us sweat at night from our heads,” he told the publication.“We also all have house dust mites in our beds, and the dust mite poo provides food for the fungus to live on. And then of course the pillow is warmed up every evening because your head is lying on it. So you have moisture, you have food, and you have warmth.”Still, don’t worry too much – the expert pointed out that almost all of us will not be affected by these fungi.How should I wash my pillow?Consult the care instructions on the label, as not all pillows can be washed the same way – memory foam, down, and cotton have completely different needs. But Persil has some tips that can make the process easier for those that can be machine-cleaned.Firstly, make sure your washing machine has plenty of room. Cover the pillow you’re washing with a pillowcase so its filling doesn’t snag. Make sure you use the temperature and settings recommended on the pillow’s label and make absolutely sure you dry it thoroughly. If your pillow’s care instructions allow it, place it in a tumble dryer on the recommended setting and then let it dry in the airing cupboard for two more days. If not, let them air-dry in a room with great airflow or (ideally) out in the sun.Related...So THAT's Why You're Meant To Wash Jeans Inside OutThe Washing Machine Temperature A Doctor 'Doesn't See The Point In'This Cupboard Staple Will Make Stiff, Scratchy Towels Soft And Fluffy Again

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