At least every year, according to The Today show expert:
"Reduce allergies: Replace pillows every year
Hair and body oils will have soaked into a pillow's fabric and stuffing after a year of nightly use, making it a breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria and allergy-triggering dust mites. Using protectors can double the life of your pillows."
Link via achoo!Blog.
Dust mite allergen avoidance. The main allergen is in the dust mite feces. Use 3 control measures for 3-6 months to see an effect on the allergy symptoms (click to enlarge the image).
"Reduce allergies: Replace pillows every year
Hair and body oils will have soaked into a pillow's fabric and stuffing after a year of nightly use, making it a breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria and allergy-triggering dust mites. Using protectors can double the life of your pillows."
Link via achoo!Blog.
Dust mite allergen avoidance. The main allergen is in the dust mite feces. Use 3 control measures for 3-6 months to see an effect on the allergy symptoms (click to enlarge the image).
Where are highest concentrations of dust mites found in home? Pillows, stuffed animals, mattress, bedding? http://goo.gl/l6KtR -- A: Mattress.
Related reading:
House dust mite impermeable bedding as an isolated intervention is unlikely to offer benefit (Allergy, 2011).
Dust mites: Lifestyle and home remedies - Excellent summary by Mayo Clinic.
Bed covers reduce exposure to dust mite and improve adult atopic asthma http://buff.ly/1bSHY9g
Related reading:
House dust mite impermeable bedding as an isolated intervention is unlikely to offer benefit (Allergy, 2011).
Dust mites: Lifestyle and home remedies - Excellent summary by Mayo Clinic.
Bed covers reduce exposure to dust mite and improve adult atopic asthma http://buff.ly/1bSHY9g