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What's the purpose of a pillow case?
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So you don't have to put your head on a dirty pillow |
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So you don't get the pillow dirty from your head |
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So it will look pretty and match the rest of your linen |
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Other |
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the world's best mom
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Thu, Dec 21 2023, 8:59 pm
I always thought there was one clear purpose of a pillow case, but my in-laws have a totally different reason for them. Which do you think is the reason?
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ra_mom
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Thu, Dec 21 2023, 9:03 pm
Kind of in between the first 2 options. So my head and face are resting on somthing freshly clean. And I add a pillow protector underneath the pillow case, so the pillow stays in good condition/doesn't get stained underneath. So I guess I'm leaning to #1.
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amother
Snowdrop
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Thu, Dec 21 2023, 9:03 pm
ra_mom wrote: | Kind of in between the first 2 options. So you're head and face are resting on somthing freshly clean. And then I add a pillow protector underneath the pillow case, don't the pillow stays in good condition/doesn't get stained underneath. |
Can you link?
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zaq
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Thu, Dec 21 2023, 9:04 pm
To protect the user and the pillow from each other, same function as a duvet cover. You wouldn't want to have to wash the pillow every week.
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ra_mom
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Thu, Dec 21 2023, 9:06 pm
I use these and really enjoy them.
Check this out! https://a.co/d/e3fATdA
Don't close the zipper all the way up if you don't like a very puffy pillow, as it's so waterproof that it traps air, but luckily it's breathable and not plasticy.
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NechaMom
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Thu, Dec 21 2023, 9:09 pm
the world's best mom wrote: | I always thought there was one clear purpose of a pillow case, but my in-laws have a totally different reason for them. Which do you think is the reason? |
To have something washable between you and the pillow. The first two reasons are correct.
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the world's best mom
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Thu, Dec 21 2023, 9:27 pm
I'm surprised the first 2 options have equal amounts of votes so far. It never occured to me that we want to keep the pillow clean. I know in my house, if someone sweats, throws up, or has a nosebleed, the pillow gets dirty anyway, even with a pillowcase. You put on a clean pillowcase and nobody needs to know what the pillow looks like underneath. But I would never want to put my head down on an uncovered pillow!
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amother
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Fri, Dec 22 2023, 10:08 am
the world's best mom wrote: | I'm surprised the first 2 options have equal amounts of votes so far. It never occured to me that we want to keep the pillow clean. I know in my house, if someone sweats, throws up, or has a nosebleed, the pillow gets dirty anyway, even with a pillowcase. You put on a clean pillowcase and nobody needs to know what the pillow looks like underneath. But I would never want to put my head down on an uncovered pillow! |
Why does there have to be just one reason? Pillows are not meant to be washed contantly. So while pillow cases don't prevent pillows from ever getting dirty, they do reduce the number of times a pillow needs to get cleaned.
If someone throws up on a pillow or gets a nosebleed, the pillow needs to be cleaned before putting on a fresh pillow case. Seriously.
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Antiquewhite
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Fri, Dec 22 2023, 10:10 am
I use a silk pillowcase to protect my hair.
So adding in another reason lol.
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amother
Pumpkin
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Fri, Dec 22 2023, 10:23 am
amother Forestgreen wrote: | Why does there have to be just one reason? Pillows are not meant to be washed contantly. So while pillow cases don't prevent pillows from ever getting dirty, they do reduce the number of times a pillow needs to get cleaned.
If someone throws up on a pillow or gets a nosebleed, the pillow needs to be cleaned before putting on a fresh pillow case. Seriously. |
This. OP I hope I never sleep at your house
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salt
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Mon, Dec 25 2023, 11:18 pm
1 and 2 are one and the same -
So you don't get the pillow dirty from your head and so you don't have to put your head on a dirty pillow from the person before, who slept on it with a dirty head.
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Brit in Israel
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Mon, Dec 25 2023, 11:46 pm
What does your inlaws think they are for?????
I was debating before the first 2 as it's both, but went for number 2 as its replacing the laundering of pillows.
Unless you put your pillows and duvets in the washing machine as often as you change your linen (or supposed to)
Just the thought of sleeping straight on a mattress, pillow or duvet gives me shudders.
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amother
Peach
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Sun, Dec 31 2023, 6:54 am
ra_mom wrote: | I use these and really enjoy them.
Check this out! https://a.co/d/e3fATdA
Don't close the zipper all the way up if you don't like a very puffy pillow, as it's so waterproof that it traps air, but luckily it's breathable and not plasticy. |
I purchased them and they feel sweaty from the plastic noise . How is it breathable if their is plastic inside? Thx. I have very sweaty sleepers I can imagine them being very hot ?! Is that so.
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amother
Bone
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Sun, Dec 31 2023, 6:59 am
I voted to keep the pillow clean, but really 1 and 2 are the same. It's so that multiple people don't put their heads on the same pillow without a barrier in between. So it keeps the pillow clean and keeps your head clean. Same thing.
What do your in-laws think?
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Iymnok
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Sun, Dec 31 2023, 7:00 am
If it’s #3, then just get extra pillowcases that match. Don’t set a beautiful bed and not let the guests use the pillows!
My Grandma had a daybed, and kept comfortable pillows in the closet for sleeping on.
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amother
Carnation
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Sun, Dec 31 2023, 7:10 am
I have a pillow protector for my pillows in the same way that I have a mattress protector for my mattress.
It protects the pillow because a pillow case is not generally competely impervious to body fluids and oils.
The pillow case which is changed weekly is mostly so that people sleep on something clean but also keeps the pillow protector cleaner as I don't wash the protector as often as the case.
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