So do you wash your pillows?

[The Stars Tremble]

I use an article of clothing (for instance a sweater I took off before going to bed) so when its time comes, of course it gets washed.

 

[slavablueberryjam]

No, when they get to that stage it's time, past time to toss. I use pillow protectors which can be washed.

I use those too. They make more sense than throwing pillows away. Still should be tossed?

 

[slavablueberryjam]

The Coop pillows Queen Margo mentioned are about $80 each, so kind of pricey. But really comfortable IMO.

I also sometimes prefer a down pillow and Parachute makes a nice down one, but those are a little over $100 each. They wash well too. I like the combo of having one of each choice handy (Coop and down).

But with either kind, you need to dry them on low heat for a really long time (about 3 cycles). They might feel dry on the outside, but it takes a lot longer for the inside to get thoroughly dry.

I also like nice sheets and the good ones seem to last a really long time, so I find they are worth the money.

I like bamboo sheets or silk sheets. Use them till they start to tear apart.

 

[Chock Full o Nuts]

10 years, no wash, the dust mite population must be thriving! Does it move on its own?

I will say we have a couple of Cry Pillows that wife's mother bought for us quite a few years ago at Christmas. I wouldn't have bought them on my own, but they get pretty regular washing and hold up just fine.
And I'm one who will crunch/fold my pillow all sorts of ways and will wear a standard cheapy out in no time.
But they have held up well I will say. Still 'fluffy'.