Pillow talk

LISA SALMON FINDS OUT FROM EXPERTS ABOUT HYGIENE AND WHEN TO REPLACE THEM

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HAVE you got more pillows than you know what to do with? Maybe it's time you got rid of some of them.

Here, experts offer tips on when to keep your pillows and how to get rid of them.

ARE YOUR PILLOWS SAGGING OR LUMPY?

“Because there’s no hard and fast rule for how often to change your pillows, many people go years without changing them out,” observes Martin Seeley, senior sleep expert at MattressNextDay.

He advises assessing whether your pillows are sagging, flat, or lumpy - if so, they probably need replacing. “Pillows quickly lose shape and support, especially if they're cheap or low quality,” he explains.

“If you find yourself waking up with a sore neck, it's a good sign to check if your pillows are still supportive enough. A well-shaped, plumped-up pillow is essential for your sleeping posture and it can cause not only neck pain but back pain, too, if you don’t get the right support each night.”

GIVE THEM AN OVERALL HEALTH CHECK