A study by the National Health Service Trust at St. Bartholomew hospital in London revealed that bacteria found in pillows can cause serious health problems, reports the Daily Mail.
Researchers sounded the alarm regarding the cleanliness of pillows, after a study at British hospitals found some alarming levels of bacteria. They are now looking at using special bacteria-resistant pillows.
According their findings, they believe one third of the volume of the average household pillow could consist of bugs, dead skin, and dust mites, dead or alive, and their feces.
When you picture an overheated or stuffy bedroom and a supply of warm body heat, a pillow is a great incubator for bacteria.
Changing the pillowcase is not sufficient protection against bacteria. In reality, the fresh-smelling fabric does not protect one from germs. Experts recommend washing both synthetic and down pillows in the washing machine every one to three months.