Most of us don’t think twice about the pillow we sleep on nightly. At most, we bemoan its low level of comfort or support. The pertinent thought – the one about how often we should replace it – tends to slip through our mind. We don’t think of our pillows as having an expiration date. […]
How to Wash Your Pillows to Keep Them Germ-Free
A recent study found that one pillow can have as many as 350,000 bacteria colonies and 91,000 yeast and mold colonies. While many of these are relatively harmless, some can result in nasty side effects. Keep you and your family safe and healthy by caring for your pillows in a way that will keep them […]
Buying a Bed or Mattress: The Ultimate Guide
Buying the right bed and mattress is one of the best investments you can make if you consider that you’ll spend much more time (almost one third of your life) on your bed than in your vehicle. Not only are your bed and mattress the most used pieces of furniture in your home, but they […]
What do Dead Skin and Dust Mites have in Common? Your Pillow.
Dead skin and dust mites like to hang out in a lot of the same places, and your pillow is one of their favorite homes. If that sentence gives you a sudden, itchy feeling, you aren’t alone. Most people dislike the thought of tiny debris building up in their bedding, and if you deal with […]
5 Tips for Creating a Comfier Bed
Creating a relaxing sleep environment and comfier bed can be approached in various ways. There’s no one perfect answer. Although, we’ve discovered lots of good tips over the years. Here are some of our recent favorites from our friend, Casual Claire, that we wanted to share with you: I’m going to be honest here. My […]