Tips for caring for the pillow

 Tips for caring for the pillow

Did you know that we spend a third of our lives sleeping? Yes! Yes! As you are reading it! Of course, what must be taken into account more is that the functions of sleep are very important for our body, and not only because human beings cannot live without sleep, but because sleep repairs our body every day, it allows us staying awake the next day regulates biorhythms and ensures a balance between internal and external biological demands. In fact, adequate sleep influences performance at work, studies, accidents, sick leave ...

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Since in Spain we sleep less than in other countries (we wake up at the same time but go to bed later), at least it is important that the time we are resting we do it properly. Thus, it is essential to have a good mattress and, of course, a good pillow . Of course, beyond making the right choice, it is essential to take care of these two elements so that they remain in good condition for a long time. As we have already given you tips and tricks to keep the mattress as it was on the first day , today we want to give you the best  tips for caring for pillows . Would you like to join us?

The importance of the pillow

If you want to get a good night's sleep and not wake up with neck, back or shoulder pain, then you should buy the right pillow and take proper care of it. The most important thing is that this element allows you to keep your head, neck and spine aligned, that is, to have a proper posture of the spine so that the muscles relax and you can get a good rest and good breathing. Of course, you must bear in mind that there are different types of pillows and that you should choose them depending on your needs. So, for example, you should know that a memory foam pillow like the one you can see in the following image is recommended for people who sleep on their back or side.

Ventilate the pillow

What most experts recommend is to change the pillow , at most, every 5 years. Of course, this can only be done if you take care of it properly. Otherwise, you will have to change it more often as it will lose properties more quickly. Thus, the first thing we recommend is that you ventilate the room well before making the bed each day. Also, it's a good idea to air it out once a week.

To prevent it from deforming

Pillows become deformed over time and, although this is something that cannot be avoided, it is possible to make it happen later. To achieve this, it is important to turn it over from time to time. On the other hand, you should know that if the pillow is made of feathers or fiber (you can see an example of a fiber pillow in the following image), it is a good idea to shake it every night or every morning so that it returns to its shape and to gain volume.

Cleaning

Of course, to keep your pillow in good condition you will have to clean it often. In this sense, you should bear in mind that there are some pillows that can be washed directly, such as latex ones. In any case, we recommend that you take a look at the label on the pillow to check the washing instructions. Of course, if you cannot put it in the washing machine, it is essential that you wash the protective cover approximately every two months. Of course, the pillowcase will need to be washed more often. The best thing to do is to do it every week, next to the sheets. In addition, it is important to shake it vigorously every day to avoid the accumulation of dust.