packing for the move this week, mostly used it as an excuse to finally sort through everything under the bed.
pulled out my old pillow, at least 4 years old by now. found a video on dust mite allergies while looking up why my face keeps flaring more on the side I sleep on, and a lot of it clicked.
what stuck with me:
– hot water around 60°C actually kills them, my usual regular wash cycle does basically nothing
– pillow protectors keep them out of the stuffing in the first place, I never used one this whole time
– a few hours in direct sun helps some too, not a full fix on its own
ordered 2 protectors last night for the new place. tossing the old pillow instead of packing it, no point bringing 4 years of buildup with me.
been sitting at my desk most of the day for work (wfh, so it’s basically all day every day) and gaming late most nights too, so my face is against fabric more than I realized. worth checking if you’re in the same boat.