PILLOWS
According to sleep experts, pillows should be replaced every one to two years, on they can sag and fill with dust mites causing a myriad of health issues.
Martin Seeley, CEO and sleep expert at MattressNextDay previously told FEMAIL: ‘It’s recommended that you change your pillows every one or two years, but it really depends on a number of factors, such as the type of pillow and your sleeping position.’
‘There is, however, a test you can do to see if it needs replaced. Simply fold your pillow in half and squeeze out the air.
‘Let the pillow go and if it unfolds back to its original shape, then it has enough filling to support your beck and head.
‘If it doesn’t spring back, then it’s lost its support and needs to be replaced,’ Martin explained.
‘It’s worth doing this test when you notice that your sleep is being disrupted.
MATTRESS
Industry guidelines say mattresses should be replaced every five to 10 years but Bed Threads’ owner Genevieve Rosen-Biller, 30, told FEMAIL thinks the gap should be closed slightly.
‘I would close the window to six to eight years,’ she said.
‘But it depends on the quality of the mattress, if you spend a lot of your time in bed and if you have it on a good-quality frame,’ she added.
Being very unwell or having babies in the bed can also mean you will have to replace a mattress sooner, as it is more likely to be soiled.
BED FRAMES
Bed frames only need to be replaced if they are damaged, according to the bedding expert.
Or for aesthetic reasons, if you are no longer happy with how it works with the rest of your decor.
SHEETS
The bedding expert, who launched Bed Threads in 2017, says sheets, doona covers and pillow slips can ‘last for decades’.
‘If you invest in pure linen then they should last for many years, even decades,’ she said.
‘Linen is an ultra-durable fibre for manchester which makes it perfect for people who don’t want to replace their bedding often.’
Once sheets start to look a bit worse for wear it is time to replace them
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