We spend an awful lot of time asleep on our pillows, and while you might regularly wash your pillow cases, how sure are you that what you're sleeping on is actually clean? After all, a whole lot of dust and germs can build up over time. That's why a pillow protector is a must, if you don't already have one. Not only do they add an extra layer of squishy comfort to your pillow, but they shield you from germs - all you have to do is regularly pop it in the wash and you're good to go.

If you're in the market for something like this, Amazon has a pretty stellar deal on right now. You can buy a four-pack of Eutony's quilted pillow protectors for £13.99, reduced from the full price of £16.

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The quilted version is on sale - you can also buy protectors in cotton, satin and terry towel, but they're not currently subject to a brilliant deal like this one. The quilted four-pack promises to be hypoallergenic - something many of us would .