Service Highlight: Pillows

Good Housekeeping

When was the last time you gave your pillows a really good clean? We don’t mean just changing the pillowcases (though we hope you’re doing that on a regular basis). We mean a real, honest-to-goodness clean. The kind we’re all supposed to be doing once every six months or so.

Wait. Once every six months?

You read it right, friends. Did you know that it is recommended to clean your pillows themselves at least once every six months? If that sounds like a lot, well, you’re in good company, because this is a lot more frequent than most people realize. But, when you think about it, the cleaning makes quite a bit of sense.

Most of us use our pillows every single day for at least 7 hours straight. All of the dirt from the day and (even if you shower right before bed) the oils produced constantly from our scalps seep through our pillowcases into our pillows themselves. Oils, skin cells, and sweat (we know it’s gross) eventually lead to the breakdown of fibres and the discolouration of the pillows – not to mention the bacterial growth and dust mites (again, gross). None of these things are very good for us to be in close contact with every night.

Although you can wash certain kinds of pillows at home in your washing machine, it is still a little bit nerve-racking for many people. We understand and we are here to help! Our professional textile cleaning staff will be able to determine which method of cleaning is best for your pillows (dry or water-based), and our industrial-sized washers and dryers will ensure that your pillows come home soft, fluffy and not clumpy in the least.

Replacing Pillows

Now, even if you take regular care of them, there comes a day when every pillow should be replaced. It’s just that many people don’t know when that day is.

Some sleep experts recommend replacing your pillows every two years, while others say you should actually replace them more frequently, depending on what kind you have. One simple test you can try at home is the fold test. Basically, fold your pillow in half and if it doesn’t spring back into its normal flat form right away, it is probably time for a replacement!

If you’re still not totally sure, why not bring your pillows by one of our seven locations? Our experts will be glad to help you determine whether they are due for a cleaning or whether it’s time to replace them.