There is nothing like a freshly fluffed pillow. But, like most, chances are, you change your sleep position quite a bit during the night. All that flipping and flopping ultimately flattens your pillow by morning. Luckily, fluffing your pillow is quite an easy process but can make a huge impact on the quality of your sleep. In re-establishing the shape of your pillow, you ensure proper head and neck support, which in turn brings better alignment and comfort for you. This is quite important in case you are used to orthopedic pillows as they are designed to serve the spine better. Among the various other effects, a flat pillow may disrupt sleep and discomfort. Avoid this by simply getting into the habit of fluffing your pillow every morning. You may be surprised how just a little extra effort can turn your support and sleep experience around to leave you refreshed and pain-free in the morning. In this article, we’ll delve into the ways to fluff your pillows for maximum comfort.
With the Help of Hands:
Holding the ends of the pillow in both hands, compress it, and then let go for 30-60 seconds. Then, turn the pillow around to fluff up the other sides as well. For more detailed fluffing, you can lightly pound the pillow against the bed or use your fists to crush any lumps. You can also work out these clumps by first kneading them and then massaging each one individually. This manual fluffing will only take a few minutes and can be added to your routine in the morning when you are making your bed. It will help the pillow maintain its shape and provide consistent support throughout the night.
Through Dryer:
Always check the care guidelines for the pillow before putting it in the dryer; if it’s not dryer-safe, you’ll end up with lumps and cut down its lifespan. If it is, however, a machine-safe pillow, then drying the pillow by machine is an ideal way to restock the fluff. Use low heat to help prevent the pillow from becoming damaged, and do not put more than two pillows inside the dryer at one time. Too many pillows in there can keep the fluff from happening properly; too few create an unbalanced load. For the best fluffing, you should add one or two clean tennis balls or dryer balls in the dryer. These kinds of balls will prevent the clumping of your pillows and fluff them right up so that they feel as good as new.
Let Your Pillow Rest in the Sunlight:
If you’re pressed for time and can’t manage hand-fluffing, much less monitoring on the dryer, laying your pillows in direct sunlight is a good alternative. This method doesn’t require much time or much difficulty. First, remove the pillowcases. Lay them on a dry surface where the pillows can be directly exposed to sunlight for some hours. Sunlight helps naturally rejuvenate the fluff of the pillow and remove the moisture therein, thus keeping the pillow fresh and light. If you can’t lay them flat, you can hang the pillows from a clothesline using clips. For larger or heavier pillows, use multiple clips so they attach securely and can fluff up evenly. This also freshens up the pillows and reduces any musty odours.
Play the Accordion:
Now it’s your chance to practice fluffing your pillow, but this time in a fun and useful way to amaze your viewers, should you need to play the accordion. First, grasp either side of the pillow and gently press it into the middle in a playing accordion motion. Doing it this way will prevent your pillow from taking distorted shapes. Do a few compressions, then turn the pillow 180 degrees and do the procedure once more. You will redistribute filling evenly, and your pillow will have a fuller and more supportive shape. Keeping your pillow in good condition will be fun and playful, leaving you with a perfectly fluffed pillow in the end.
Work Out Your Day’s Frustration on Your Lumpy Pillows:
If you’ve ever seen someone scream into a pillow to release frustration, here’s how you can refocus that energy into fluffing your pillows. You can use punching, pinching, and dropping techniques, but no yelling is allow. First, take the pillow over your head and drop it hard down on an even surface, like your mattress. Shuffle the fill materials around in there and rebuild the loft of your pillow with some dramatic impact. Add a bit of fun to the process by getting your Hulk on: Use your hands to pinch the diagonal corners of both pillow and pillowcase cover, then stretch and rub between your thumb and index finger. This breaks up any clumps and distributes the filling evenly. Not only does this refresh your pillow, but the motion also cleanses built-up tension effectively.
Conclusion:
To keep your pillow performing at its best, regularly fluff it by hand, use the dryer on low heat, or let it bask in sunlight. Regularly fluff it by hand. Tumble dry on low heat, sunning for good measure. Drop and punch it up for more good fun. These help it retain its shape and support you properly in sleep.