Lumpy pillows could turn sweet dreams into restless tossing and turning, but a handful of quick fixes could save the day.
After a long day, your bed should be a spot of pure comfort. But as you wind down, a lumpy pillow could wind you up. If your pillow feels more like a sack of marbles than a soft haven for your head, then it’s time to take action. Lumpy pillows could turn sweet dreams into restless tossing and turning, but luckily, a handful of quick fixes could save the day, along with your neck. Whether you are a fluffer, a massager, or a dryer, we have plenty of tips to help you banish lumps and bring your pillow back to glory. Read on to learn more!
Fluffing Your Pillow Regularly
Fluffing your pillow is crucial for preserving its comfort, support, and longevity. Over time, pillows naturally will build up pressure and lose their shape due to being used daily. This compression causes the filling to clump together, resulting in an uneven surface that could disrupt your sleep and leave you waking up with pains or aches. Moisture could also interrupt the fluff of your pillow, flattening all the filling inside. Fluffling with help redistribute the filling, restoring the pillow loft and making sure it provides consistent support for your neck and head. Plus, regular fluffling could extend the life of your pillow, saving you money in the long term. If you want to fluff your pillow by hand, hold the opposite ends of your pillow, push and pull your pillow to break up those clumps, and repeat as needed.
Use the Dryer to Break Up the Pillow Clumps
If hand-fluffing does not restore your pillow’s natural shape, you could toss your pillow in the dryer. However, it is important to avoid using the settings you’d pick for drying your regular laundry. To take care of yourself and fluff your pillow in the dryer, follow the next steps:
- Set your dyer to the “air fluff,” then “tumble dry” or “no heat” setting.
- Add your pillow into your dryer, and avoid combining it with other laundry
- Include a dryer ball or tennis ball to help fluff the pillow while it is in the cycle
- Let the cycle run for around 20 to 30 minutes.
While using the dryer is a nice and easy way to fluff your pillow, it isn’t always suitable for each type. Always check the care label on a pillow before you use the dryer. The material of your pillow determines whether it can handle the heat and tumbling of a dryer cycle without losing its support or integrity.
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