{"id":2181,"date":"2020-10-16T08:41:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T08:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/?p=2181"},"modified":"2020-10-21T11:13:42","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T11:13:42","slug":"toxic-relationship-old-pillows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/toxic-relationship-old-pillows\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you in a toxic relationship with your old pillows?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are old pillows unhealthy? Can an old pillow make you sick? How often should you change your pillows?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have these questions occupied you lately? Are they keeping you awake? Worry time is over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s post, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/\"><strong>Wakefit<\/strong><\/a> will answer all these questions and so much more. Today we will find out if you are in a toxic relationship with your old pillows. Let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/memory-foam-pillows-1-1-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Memory-foam-pillows\" width=\"488\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/memory-foam-pillows-1-1-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/memory-foam-pillows-1-1-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/memory-foam-pillows-1-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Signs that your pillow is making you sick:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you hit the pillow after a tiring day at work, you expect to relax and wake up fit and fresh the next day, ready to conquer the world. However, if your pillow is old and unsupportive, then a good rest can be a distant dream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us have a look at the signs that you need to change your old pillows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pillow has lumps\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are oil stains on your pillow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You wake up more exhausted\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you wake up, your neck and shoulders hurt\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pillow makes you sneeze<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pillow causes you rashes on your face and neck, or any exposed skin in contact with the pillow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to adjust yourself and fluff the pillow constantly to get into a comfortable position<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your pillow displays one or more of the signs discussed above, then it is time for you to get rid of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which brings us to the next frequently asked question: How often should you change your pillows?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of popular pillows and how often you should change them:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Pillow type<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Replace every<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latex<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two to four years<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory foam\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 to 36 months<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Down<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One to two years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One to two years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nNow that you know it is time to bid farewell to your old unhealthy pillow, the next obvious question is, which pillow you should go for. Our suggestion would be to look no further than the Wakefit Sleeping Pillow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Wakefit\u2019s Sleeping Pillow\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you should replace your old pillow with Wakefit\u2019s Sleeping Pillow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><b><b>Breathability\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wakefit Sleeping Pillow breathes even during the hottest and the most humid Indian summer months. The pillow has a hollow space between its fibres, which contributes to making it one of the most breathable pillows you can find in the market. Compared to pillows with a cotton fill or worse and alternative synthetic pillows, Wakefit Sleeping Pillow will not trap heat, thus helping you sleep better.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><b><b>Support\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pillow needs to support your dreams, or else, it is not worth you. Our pillows are optimally constructed using hollow fibres, thus making the product extraordinarily comfortable. The pillow will hold your head with great care by offering consistent support across its length. You can totally forget about waking up with an aching neck or a hurting shoulder.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><b><b>Durability\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wakefit\u2019s Sleeping Pillow is resilient and lasts longer than usual pillows. Not just that, due to the breathability and proper air circulation, the pillow not only has a long life, but also stays in great shape throughout. This is why the pillow comes with a three-month manufacturer warranty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Hypoallergenic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hypoallergenic pillow keeps dust away from you while you sleep. It not only prevents dust from settling on its surface, but also ensures that dust mites do not pitch their tents inside the pillow. It is because of its hypoallergenic quality that Wakefit\u2019s Sleeping Pillow will take care not just of your neck and shoulders, but also your skin and your respiratory system. You will breathe well throughout the night and your skin will rest as good as the rest of your body when you use Wakefit\u2019s Sleeping Pillow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good pillow is one of the main prerequisites for good sleep. Investing in a good pillow, therefore means that you are investing in your health. To make the Wakefit Sleeping Pillow yours today, visit us <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/pillows-and-cushions\/sleeping-pillow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>References:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuck.com\/how-often-should-you-replace-pillows\/#:~:text=Signs%20you%20should%20replace%20your,in%20your%20neck%20or%20shoulders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often should you change your pillows?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/health\/you-wouldnt-believe-what-lives-in-your-pillows\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9COpen%20up%20an%20older%20pillow,problem%20for%20people%20with%20allergies.&amp;text=Pillows%20might%20be%20a%20breeding,could%20aggravate%20allergies%20or%20asthma.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You wouldn\u2019t believe what lives in your pillow<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/things-in-your-bedroom-making-you-sick-350759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 things in your bedroom that are making you sick<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are old pillows unhealthy? Can an old pillow make you sick? How often should you change your pillows?\u00a0 Have these questions occupied you lately? Are they keeping you awake? Worry time is over.\u00a0 In today\u2019s post, Wakefit will answer all these questions and so much more. Today we will find out if you are in a toxic relationship with your old pillows. Let\u2019s get started! Signs that your pillow is making you sick:\u00a0 When you hit the pillow after a tiring day at work, you expect to relax and wake up fit and fresh the next day, ready to conquer the world. However, if your pillow is old and unsupportive, then a good rest can be a distant dream.\u00a0 Let us have a look at the signs that you need to change your old pillows:\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2186,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[880,878,879],"class_list":["post-2181","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","tag-can-an-old-pillow-make-you-sick","tag-how-often-should-you-change-your-pillows","tag-old-pillows-unhealthy"],"yoast_head":"<title>A Wakefit guide on how often you should change your pillows<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are old pillows unhealthy? Can an old pillow make you sick? 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