Many sleep experts recommend replacing your bed pillows about every two years. The reasoning is that your pillows absorb a lot over many nights of sleep, including body oil, sweat and dead skin cells. If you can't recall when you bought your pillows, perform this simple test: Fold your pillow in half; if it doesn't bounce back right away, or worse, stays folded in half, it's time to replace it. Also, invest in a pillow cover to create an extra barrier and help provide an even healthier sleep.

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Do you use mothballs to keep your sweaters and knits safe from being destroyed by moths and their larvae? Simply put: Don't. Mothballs are made entirely from a chemical called naphthalene, and they slowly turn from a solid "ball" into a chemical vapor. In other words, if you can smell mothballs, you're inhaling a chemical insecticide. Try natural repellants like cedar chips, or create a sachet with dried herbs such as rosemary, thyme and bay leaves.

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Does your washing machine offer the option of a "quick wash"? This setting allows you to clean your clothes in about 20 minutes rather than wasting time with the longer cycle of a regular wash. The quick wash isn't only more time-efficient, it's also more water-efficient because of the shorter running time. Use this option for items you want to clean that aren't soiled enough to require the deep cleaning of the normal wash cycle.

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