Dirty Pillows Are Home To Dust Mites
If not properly cared for, duvets, and especially pillows, will be filled with tiny bugs, dead skin cells, and dust mites and their feces. These unwelcome bedfellows can make up as much as a third of a pillows weight, according to the Sleep Council of the UK.
We recommend recasing pillows every 2-3 years, and duvets every 7-10 years. This is both more effective and eco-friendly than washing. It may be possible to wash certain items although this requires some skill to protect the feathers and down, and lots of water for multiple rinsing cycles.