How Often Should I Replace My Bedding?
How often should I replace my pillows, quilt, sheets, and mattress? It's a question you may wonder but not always want to know the answer to. While your beloved bed may feel comfortable, if you don't replace your pillows or bedding on a regular basis, bacteria, dust mites, and dirt may be hiding under the layers of softness.
We've provided some simple guidelines to ensure you're changing your bedding at the appropriate time, keeping your sleep sanctuary as clean and healthy as possible.
How often should I replace my pillows?
It’s unpleasant to think about, but your pillow, where you sleep every night, can play host to a build-up of critters, like dust mites, and debris, like dirt, oil and dead skin cells.
As a result, regular washing, and knowing when to replace your pillow are critical to avoid health concerns like allergic reactions or acne breakouts. As a general rule, replace your pillow every two years, or sooner if it no longer provides adequate support.
There are a few other things you can do to extend the lifespan and hygiene of your pillow. Hygiene can be improved by covering your pillow with a zipped pillow protector that should be washed every three weeks. Washing your pillow at least twice a year – just make sure it's machine washable before giving it a spin – and leaving it exposed to sunshine when possible, will also help to reduce the build-up of toxins and the growth of bacteria.
How often should I replace my quilt?
Quilts and duvets do not need to be replaced as frequently as pillows because they do not carry a lot of weight. A quilt can last up to 15 years, sometimes longer, if properly covered and ventilated. You're unlikely to remember your 15-year anniversary with your quilt, so look for signs of wear and tear, such as lumping or a lack of plumpness, as a sign to replace it.
Choosing the appropriate quilt will also help your quilt last longer. With so many various types and materials to pick from, make sure to buy a quilt that is suitable for your environment and skin type. For example, someone who lives in a humid area, such as Queensland, might benefit from a cotton because it is breathable, lower weight, and suitable all year. Wool quilts can also do this, however, are more known for winter use.
Whereas someone in Victoria could benefit from having two different types of quilts. A cotton quilt in summer as it is lighter and cooler, and then a down quilt for winter as it provides high warmth with minimal weight.
How often should I replace my mattress?
When your mattress has outlived its usefulness, replacing it can significantly enhance your sleep quality. Keeping this in mind, most well-made mattresses have a 10-year lifespan. You may extend the life of your mattress by rotating it and flipping it every few months. A mattress protector is essential for maintaining a healthy bed. A mattress protector will absorb moisture like sweat and protect against dust mites and allergies. To give new life to an older mattress, a mattress topper will give extra comfort and support.
How often should I update my sheets?
Sheets should be washed weekly, and like pillows, sheet sets should be tossed and replaced with brand new ones every two years. Depending on the material type and your sleeping conditions, sheets may wear faster and need replacing sooner.
For example, while flannelette sheets are perfect for winter, someone who has a skin condition will benefit from a cotton or bamboo blend all year round as they are known to be more breathable, lower weight, and the fibres are softer and less irritable.
To sum it all up
Some of our bedding will last longer than others and there is a timeframe to try and stick to when it comes to replacing them. More importantly, we should
consider how we are maintaining the bedding while we have them, as well as selecting bedding that is appropriate for your climate and any skin or allergy concerns.
Cleaning on a regular basis will extend the life of the bedding, be better for your health as you will not exposed to dust and impurities and provide you with the blissful sleep environment you will never want to leave.
We understand that having so many options can be overwhelming, but we hope that by reading this, we have answered some of your questions. You can explore all of our bedding below, and if you have any further enquiries, you can reach out to our trusty team online or instore.
