Keeping your bedroom clean and tidy means you must frequently tackle the biggest item in the room—the bed. Over time, dust and dirt can accumulate on your bed and bedding, including your pillows. While frequent pillow washing during home cleaning is always recommended, it's important to know when it's the right time to throw them out. The cleaning professionals at ZEROREZ® are here to help assist you with controlling the dust and dirt in your Suwanee home. Here are a few tips about how to keep your pillows clean and what signs to look for when it's time to throw them out.
Life Expectancy Of The Average Pillow
When you purchase your pillow, it should clearly state how long the pillow should last. The manufacturer will recommend that you should replace the pillow around or after that time frame. According to Health.com, the average life expectancy of a pillow is around two years. After that time, most pillows will start to deteriorate or fall apart. They may also lose their shape because of frequent washing and adjusting while you sleep. As pillow fibers begin to fall apart they lose their consistency, making the pillow appear lumpy or flat.
Cleaning Your Pillow
It's important to care for your pillows on a weekly basis. This means washing all pillow cases and covers and making sure the surface of your pillow is clean and refreshed. Washing your pillow is recommended once every three to six months or as needed. Never put the pillow in the dryer—allow the pillow to air dry to reduce fiber clumping and fiber loss.
Reducing Dust In Your Bedroom
The best way to keep your pillows clean is to make sure your bedroom area is clean. The pros at ZEROREZ® can clean your entire home—starting with the dirt and dust that you don't see. Having your home's air ducts cleaned by ZEROREZ® helps to eliminate airborne dust and substances that can affect your sleep. Getting your carpets deep cleaned with Zr Clean™, helps dissolve and extract dirt that is hiding below your bed. Using an air purifying system is an additional way to keep harmful dust particles out of the air and away from your bed and pillows.
Protecting Your New Pillows
Once you've purchased new pillows, you'll want them to last as long as possible. You can do this by adding a hypoallergenic pillow case and mattress cover to your bed. This will help reduce the amount of dust and dust mites that could accumulate on your bedding. ZEROREZ® can also clean your mattress and bedroom furniture with Zr Clean™ to help remove harmful substances.
Keeping your pillows clean and refreshed should be a part of your routine home cleaning chores. With some help from ZEROREZ®, your bedroom will smell and look warm and inviting.
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