How often do you replace your pillow?
Anonymous
4 months ago
Just realized mine is 6 years old. Yellow and lumpy. What's the actual lifespan of a quality pillow?
3 Replies
Down: 5-7 years. Memory foam: 2-3 years. Polyester fill: 1-2 years. Latex: 3-4 years. Yours is overdue.
The "fold test" — fold the pillow in half. If it stays folded or doesn't spring back, it's dead.
I rotate two pillows and they last me about 4 years each.
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