What holds your head also holds your history: every hour of fever, every late-night worry, every unwashed evening when exhaustion won. Over time, that once-innocent pillow can harbor allergens, trapped moisture, and stale air that your lungs work through in the dark. You might blame your restless nights on stress, your grogginess on coffee, never suspecting the thing you hug the closest.

Caring for your pillow is less about perfection and more about respect—for your breath, your skin, your sleep. Gentle, regular washing, full drying, and occasional sunlight can reset what builds up in silence. Replacing pillows when they lose support or stay flat is an act of self-preservation, not indulgence. When you finally lay your head down on something truly clean and supportive, the difference is subtle but undeniable: your body loosens, your breathing deepens, and night feels safe again.