Most people know mattresses eventually must be replaced, typically after about a decade of use. But other bedding has a shelf life, too. Sometimes it’s obvious—you can usually tell when your sheets are at the end of their tether as they may be thin, stained, or even ripped after years of love. Then there are bed pillows, which can be trickier to determine when it’s time to kick to the curb.
So when you buy a new pillow, also purchase a zippered dust mite- and allergen-blocking protector, like this highly rated allergy-proof cover made by National Allergy that’s CERTIFIED by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.